Hymns and Tunes 1886 388
Amazing Grace
Words: John NewtonTune: New BritainC.M.
1Amazing 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.
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!
3Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
4The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
5When 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 first begun.
- Words
- John Newton
- Tune
- New Britain
- Meter
- C.M.
- Scripture
- Ephesians 2:8-9; 2 Corinthians 4:18
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The verse
- Meter
- 8.6.8.6 · as printed
- Foot
- iambic (da-DUM) · 75% of beats fit
- Rhyme
- ABAB
Could also be sung to Azmon, Coronation, Ortonville, Cantate Domino, Christmas · same meter and stresses; not printed with these words, so try it first.
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