Classic Christian Hymns · Public-domain text

Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)

John Newton · 1779

Source: Olney Hymns

Stanza 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.

Stanza 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!

Stanza 3

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

Stanza 4

The LORD has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Stanza 5

Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

Stanza 6

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But GOD, who called me here below,
Will be for ever mine.