211. Amazing Grace

1 Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now I'm 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 Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'Twas grace that brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.

4 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
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807
Language: English
Publication Date: 1981
Topic: Songs for Special Occasions
Tune Information
Name: AMAZING GRACE
Arranger: J. Jefferson Cleveland, 1937-
Incipit: 56132 13211 16571
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Early American Melody
Copyright: Arr. and accomp. © 1981 by J. Jefferson Cleveland
Notes: In memory of my grandmother, Mrs. Matilda A. Perlotte



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