Amazing Grace, the Hymn

Amazing Grace Lyrics
John Newton (1725-1807)Stanza 6 anon.

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.
T'was 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 that 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 here ten thousand years

Bright shining as the sun.

We've no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we've first begun.
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.

I have always loved this hymn, because it reflects the grace of God in my life; my hopes and my faith in my Lord God. I believe that deep down, every Christian feels the same way because, it is an out pouring of thanks and gratitute to the Lord God for lighting up our passage of life; for the peace, the joy and the grace in our lives.. And it holds such great promise for a joyous life at journey's end.

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I don't know about you friends, but were we not lost, were we not blind, until He gave us sight ? Were we not like wretches drifting along journey's path, lost and miserable until He showered us with His grace and strength? Without the presence of God in our lives, what would life be?

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The good Pastor is right, "Amazing Grace," is for every occasion, especially when we want to re-unite and rekindle our love to the Lord, our God. The lyrics, brings forth such a passionate realisation of our deep need for God in our lives. Yes, Friends, take time to reflect and bring to life ,the total lyrics of this very beautiful hymn.... you will realise, you are actually thanking God from the depths of your hearts for His wonderful presence and love in your lives...in our lives...