Amazing Grace! how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but not am found Was blind but now I see 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved The hour I first believed How precious did that grace appear I have already come Through many dangers, toils, and snares '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 And when this flesh As long as life endures I shall possess And mortal life shall cease And heart shall fail Within the vale A life of joy and peace When we've been there ten thousand years Bright, shining as the sun We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we first begun That saved a wretch like me Amazing Grace! how sweet the sound I once was lost, but not am found Was blind but now I see