John Henry Newton,
Amazing grace |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 5. Yea, when this heart and flesh shall fail, |
| And mortal life shall cease, |
| I shall possess within the vail, |
| A life of joy and peace. |
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| 6. The world shall soon dissolve like snow, |
| The sun refuse to shine; |
| But God, who called me here below, |
| Shall be forever mine. |
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