I love this song. Dare I say it makes me glad I'm a wretch?
And whether you sing it to the traditional tune (my fav), or use the tune from the theme from Gilligan's Island, House of the Rising Sun (second fav) or the Lion Sleeps Tonight it still rocks the house!!!
Written by John Newton, the former captain of a slave ship who came to faith in Jesus Christ and not only turned from his former profession but he also helped William Wilberforce who fought and eventually banished slavery in the British Empire.
Everybody, sing along!
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.
T'was 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 -
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far -
and Grace will lead us 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.
When we've been here ten thousand years -
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise -
then when we've first begun.
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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