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 my 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 that 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 heart and flesh 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 forbear to shine; But God, Who called me here below, Will be for ever mine.
John ewton, 1725-1807