All the Words of 'Amazing Grace'

A favourite olde hymn, written by John Newton, in 1779, Amazing Grace is still sung in churches all around the world. I suspect many / most people who know the air of this great hymn do not know a fraction of all the words so I reproduce them here for your private worship.


AMAZING GRACE

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.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace those fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believed!

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

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

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.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forebear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.