I love discovering new and fresh arrangements of familiar hymns, especially ones that are musical and really creative. Amazing Grace is one of those well-beloved hymns that have a special place in my heart. What a powerful message it carries! To learn the backstory of this hymn you can watch this short video, or if…
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Text 1May the grace of Christ our SaviorAnd the Father’s boundless love,With the Holy Spirit’s favor,Rest upon them from above. 2Thus may they abide in unionWith each other and the Lord,And possess, in sweet communion,Joys which earth cannot afford. Hymn Info Biblical Reference(a) 2 Cor 13:14 AuthorJohn Newton (1725-1807) Hymn TuneSTUTTGART Metrical Number8.7.8.7. AdaptedHenry J.…
Text 1Glorious things of thee are spoken,Zion, city of our God;He whose word cannot be brokenFormed thee for His own abode;On the Rock of Ages founded,What can shake thy sure repose?With salvation’s wall surrounded,Thou mayest smile at all thy foes. 2See the streams of living watersSpringing from eternal love,Well supply thy sons and daughters,And all…
Text 1Day of judgement, day of wonders!Hark the trumpet’s awful sound,Louder than a thousand thunders,Shakes the vast creation round!How the summonsWill the sinner’s heart confound! 2See the Lord in the glory nearing,Clothed in majesty divine,You who long for His appearing,Then shall say, “This God is mine!”Gracious Savior, Gracious Savior,Own me in that day as Thine.…
Text 1Safely through another weekGod has brought us on our way;Let us now a blessing seek,Waiting in His courts today;Day of all the week the best,Emblem of eternal rest:Day of all the week the best,Emblem of eternal rest. 2While we seek supplies of grace,Thro’ the dear Redeemer’s name,Show Thy reconciling face;Take away the sin and…
Text 1How sweet the name of Jesus soundsIn a believer’s ear!It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,And drives away his fear. 2It makes the wounded spirit whole,And calms the troubled breast;“Tis manna to the hungry soul,And to the weary, rest. 3Dear name, the rock on which I build,My shield and hiding place,My never failing treasury,…
Text 1Amazing grace! How sweet the soundthat saved 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 appearthe hour I first believed. 3The Lord has promised good to me,his word my hope…