amazing grace

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Judy Collins, American






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 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 vail, 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

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