Amazing Grace is a hymn written by English poet John Newton and published in 1779. It is one of the most recognizable songs in the English-speaking world. The songs message discusses redemption and forgiveness received through the grace of God, a personal experience for Newton who worked as a slave trader before becoming a Christian. Newton wrote the words as an illustration of his own conversion to Christianity, and the melody associated with it ... See more [+] was added about 70 years after his death.
Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I'm 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! My chains are gone, I've been set free. My God, My Saviour has ransomed me. And like a flood his mercy reigns. Un-ending love, amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures. My chains are gone, I've been set free. My God, My Saviour has ransomed me. And like a flood his mercy reigns. Un-ending love, amazing grace My chains are gone, I've been set free. My God, My Saviour has ransomed me. And like a flood his mercy reigns. Un-ending love, amazing grace
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, who called me here below, Will be forever mine. (Will be forever mine) (You are forever mine)