Moravian Book of Worship ‎#783

783. Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound

1 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now I see.

2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed.

3 The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.

4 Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come;
'tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.

5 When we've been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
we've no less days to sing God's praise
than when we'd first begun.

Text Information

• First Line: Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
• Title: Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound
• Author: John Newton (1779, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Exodus 34:6
  ;
  1 Chronicles 17:16-17
  ;
  Psalm 142:5
  ;
  John 1:14-17
  ;
  John 3:14-21
  ;
  John 9:25
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:10
  ;
  Ephesians 1:2-14
  ;
  Ephesians 2:1-10
  ;
  Titus 3:3-7
• Topic: Reconciliation; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Conversion; God--Grace and mercy of; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: AMAZING GRACE
• Arranger: Nola Reed Knouse (1994)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Early American melody, from Southern Harmony (1835)