Amazing Grace Full Original Lyrics Vs Modern Versions
The full original lyrics of Amazing Grace were written by John Newton and first published in 1779 under the title "Faith's Review and Expectation." The most widely recognized original text has six verses, beginning with "Amazing grace! how sweet the sound / That saved a wretch like me!"
Original lyrics
Here is the traditional original wording most commonly cited today:
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 hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.The Lord hath 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
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