Amazing Grace - Traditional

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 hath 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.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

When we've been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we'd first begun.

Amazing Grace lyrics were written by John Newton a former slave trader who experienced a spiritual awakening. The song Amazing Grace describes the grace that saved a wretch like me and leads the believer through many dangers toils and snares. It is a universal anthem of hope and forgiveness known for its iconic pentatonic melody. By singing the Amazing Grace lyrics congregations around the world find comfort in the promise that Gods favor is unmerited yet ever-present. The song serves as a reminder that no matter how lost one may feel the amazing grace of God is always enough to lead the way home to peace and eternal life.