| Location in The Sacred Harp | ||||||
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| Stanza | Denson | Cooper | ||||
| 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. |
New Britain 45t, Stanza 1 Jewett 105, Stanza 1 |
Amazing Grace (New Britain) 45t, Stanza 1 |
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| 2 |
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears reliev'd; How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believ'd! |
New Britain 45t, Stanza 2 Jewett 105, Stanza 2 |
Amazing Grace (New Britain) 45t, Stanza 2 |
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| 3 |
Thro' many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home. |
New Britain 45t, Stanza 3 Jewett 105, Stanza 3 |
Amazing Grace (New Britain) 45t, Stanza 3 |
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| 4 |
The Lord has promis'd good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures. |
New Britain 45t, Stanza 4 Jewett 105, Stanza 4 |
Amazing Grace (New Britain) 45t, Stanza 4 |
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| 5 |
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. |
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| 6 |
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine; But God, who call'd me here below, Will be for ever mine. |
New Britain 45t, Stanza 5 Jewett 105, Stanza 5 |
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