amazing grace-mahalia jackson
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
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 sheild 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
a life of joy and peace.
when I've been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
I've no less days to sing God's praise
than when I first begun.