Nancy Wertsch: Music

Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound
that save 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 hath 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.

Text: John Newton 1725-1807
Tune: NEW BRITAIN, CM (Virginia Harmony 1831)