Amazing grace

"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.

It 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
This 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."

John Newton, em 1772