John Newton, well known for his involvement in the slave trade. Once a blasphemer and a libertine God took hold of him and change him into a wonderful man of God. With William Cowper he produced many hymns that have been a blessing to believers throughout the centuries. His most famous being ‘Amazing Grace’.
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Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
That sav’d a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
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 believ’d!
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.
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.
5
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the vail,
A life of joy and peace.
6
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine:
But God, who called me here below,
Will be for ever mine.
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