Amazing Grace

Tune: New Britain · Meter 8 6 8 6

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

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.

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

Words: John Newton (1725–1807)
Music: James P. Carrell (1787–1854), David L. Clayton; setting by Edwin Othello Excell (1851–1921)
Scripture: Jn 9:25, Eph 2:4-9
Public domain. From the Open Hymnal Project.