This is a very well known hymn By John Newton set to NEW BRITAIN.
I blogged it fifteen years ago when covering AOV. In this hymnal only four verses have been selected. It is another hymn for which John de Luca provided his own arrangement, which is somewhat different to others I have seen. He has more interesting chords and includes the triplets that many people sing anyway.
Last time the backing was folk styled, but this time it is just organ by BIAB influenced by his arrangement.
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.T’was 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 has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.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 is not his arrangement but seems the most commonly used one..
