Amazing Grace

This was one of the hymns I have been singing recently
"Until God opens the next door, praise Him in the hallway" - Nicky Gumbel

378. Amazing Grace

Text: John Newton; st 6 anon.
Music: 19th cent. USA melody; harm. by Edwin O. Excell
Tune: ---, Meter: CM

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1. 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. 

I prayed that when I finish my journey, God opened up my eyes: "Was blind, but NOW I see."

2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, 
 and grace my fears relieved; 
 how precious did that grace appear 
 the hour I first believed. 

His grace lets me overcome my fears, I learn to appreciate His grace even more.

3. Through many dangers, toils, and snares, 
 I have already come; 
 'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, 
 and grace will lead me home. 

I walked on this journey only because of His Grace I'd reached this point, I had no plan of turning back. I just deeply prayed that by the very same grace of His, He will lead me HOME.

4. The Lord has promised good to me, 
 his word my hope secures; 
 he will my shield and portion be, 
 as long as life endures. 

This one promise I never let go: The Lord has promised good to me! (Jer 29:11).
My hope secures in His Word.

5. Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, 
 and mortal life shall cease, 
 I shall possess, within the veil, 
 a life of joy and peace. 

My flesh and heart will fail me, but I know I will be living a life of joy and peace because I'm walking God's will.

6. When we've been there ten thousand years, 
 bright shining as the sun, 
 we've no less days to sing God's praise 
 than when we first begun.