Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I'm 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.
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Saviour has ransomed me.
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace.
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine.
But God, who called me here below
Will be forever mine
Will be forever mine
You are forever mine.
Povestea din Spate (EN)
I started doing some research on "Amazing Grace," and I was blown away that the last verse ("When we've been there 10,000 years bright shining as the sun") was written about 100 years later. The original verse by John Newton was "The earth shall soon dissolve like snow," this incredible verse that I'd never seen in a hymn book. I started thinking about where John Newton came from, the slave ships, and what God had done in his life. We're all made slaves to sin in our life, but God has set us free. He has ransomed us from our slavery. I just wanted to add this idea that I hope brings freshness to the heart of the song. —Chris Tomlin