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It was written in 1773 and first published in 1779. The lyrics describe how God’s grace transformed Newton’s life, leading him away from his sinful past and toward a life devoted to service to God. He wrote the hymn to express his gratitude for God’s amazing grace and mercy.
AMAZING GRACE. 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! I have already come; ’Tis grace that brought me safe thus far, And ...
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!
