Amazing Grace was written by a former slave trader John Newton.
Once sailing a ship full of slaves from Africa his ship was hit by
a fierce storm. Newton feared for his life and got down on his
knees and begged the good Lord to spare his life. He promised
the Lord that if he would only spare his life he would change
his ways and stop trading slaves.
The storm calmed down and Newton wrote the song
"Amazing Grace", full of sorrow and love and hope
that he would be forgiving of his sins.
One of the most powerful songs ever written and this is one
of the most beautiful versions recorded.
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I'm found.
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught me heart to feel
and grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed.
Through many dangers toils and snared
We have already come.
'Twas grace that brought us safe that far
and grace will lead us home.
When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we'd first begun.
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now I'm found.
Was blind, but now I see.
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