1 <br /> <br />1 AMAZING grace! (how sweet the sound!) <br />2 That sav'd a wretch like me! <br />3 I once was lost, but now am found; <br />4 Was blind, but now I see. <br /> <br /> 2 <br /> <br />5 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, <br />6 And grace my fears reliev'd; <br />7 How precious did that grace appear, <br />8 The hour I first believ'd! <br /> <br /> 3 <br /> <br />9 Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares, <br />10 I have already come; <br />11 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, <br />12 And grace will lead me home. <br /> <br /> 4 <br /> <br />13 The Lord has promis'd good to me, <br />14 His word my hope secures; <br />15 He will my shield and portion be, <br />16 As long as life endures. <br /> <br /> 5 <br /> <br />17 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, <br />18 And mortal life shall cease; <br />19 I shall possess, within the veil, <br />20 A life of joy and peace. <br /> <br /> 6 <br /> <br />21 This earth shall soon dissolve like snow, <br />22 The sun forbear to shine; <br />23 But God, who call'd me here below, <br />24 Will be for ever mine.<br /><br />John Newton<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/faith-s-review-and-expectation-amazing-grace/
