John Newton, Olney Hymns, 1779

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.

 ’Twas 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,
 We have [bad word] 
 ’Tis grace hath 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.

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

 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
 The sun forbear to shine;
 But God, who called me here below,
 Will be forever mine.