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.