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! - Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Twas grace has 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. - Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease; I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace. - The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, who call'd me here below, Will be forever mine.