Amazing Grace! original

Amazing Grace Original
John Newton 1725 - 1807)
Was an English evangelical Anglican cleric
and slavery abolitionist.
He had previously been a captain of slave ships
and an investor in the slave trade.
He served as a sailor in the Royal Navy
(after forced recruitment)
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;
'Tis 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 called me here below,
Will be forever mine