Amazing Grace
Choir a capella • Choir • Solo Instrument with Organ or Piano • Choir with Organ or Piano • Organ alone • Signing the Register • Solo singer with Organ or Piano • All
A traditional hymn, familiar to all, from both British and American singers.
Notes
Also suitable as a hymn
Duration
TO FOLLOW
Forces required
EITHER Organ and Soprano
OR Organ and Choir
OR Choir unaccompanied
Title
Amazing Grace (traditional)
Also suitable as a hymn
Duration
TO FOLLOW
Forces required
EITHER Organ and Soprano
OR Organ and Choir
OR Choir unaccompanied
Title
Amazing Grace (traditional)
Text
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
that sav'd 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 reliev'd;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believ'd!
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promis'd good to me;
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
that sav'd 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 reliev'd;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believ'd!
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promis'd good to me;
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
Words by John Newton (1725-1807)
Music: an American Folk Hymn