"amazing grace"
Words: John Newton (1725-1807)/J P Rees (b 1859)
Music: Traditional American melody
Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
Great! (What a sweet voice)
That sav'd a wretch like me!
Bad guy like me!
I once was lost, but now I am found.
I was lost, but now I'm found.
Was blind, but now I see． 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear.
It is grace that teaches my heart to fear.
And grace my fears reliev＇d.
Grace relieved my fear.
How precious did that grace appear.
That grace seems so precious.
The hour I first believed＇d! Thro' many dangers, toilets and snares.
The moment I believed for the first time! Pass through many dangers, labors and traps.
I have already come.
I'm already here.
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far.
"So far, Grace has brought me safety.
And grace will lead me home. The Lord has promis'd good to me,
Grace will guide me. Home God bless me,
His word is my hope.
He will. my shield and portion be.
As long as life endures. Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
< p>As long as life endures. Yes, when this body and mind will collapse,And mortal life shall cease.
I shall possess, within the veil,
I shall possess, within the veil,
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow.
Joy and happiness live in peace. The peaceful earth will soon melt like snow.
The sun forbear to shine; But God, who call'd me here below,
< p>The sun no longer shines, but God, who calls me down there will be forever mine.Extended information:
The lyrics are derived from John Newton's personal experience. Although Newton grew up in an environment with no special religious beliefs, his life path was full of all kinds of ups and downs and coincidences. These ups and downs and coincidences were often brought about by his own unruly character.
John Newton was drafted into the British Royal Navy, and after leaving the army, he began to engage in the slave trade. In 2001, a strong storm severely damaged Newton's ship in County Donegal, Ireland. In the fierce storm and critical situation, he began to cry out to God for mercy and salvation. This cry also symbolized his spiritual destiny. Spiritual transformation.
While his ship was in Swilly Harbor for maintenance and repairs, he wrote the first lyrics of his now-famous poem.