"Amazing Grace"

"Amazing Grace" sang by
Mahalia Jackson, Judy Collins, Aretha Franklin
Lyrics by John Newton (1777)
& Tune by William Walker (1835)

By Peter Y. Chou
WisdomPortal.com

John Newton
Lyrics (1777)

Mahalia Jackson
sings song (1950s)

Judy Collins
sings song (1960s)

Aretha Franklin
sings song (1972)

William Walker
Tune (1835)

Preface: For Song #25, I've selected "Amazing Grace" sang by Mahalia Jackon, Judy Collins, and Aretha Franklin. The lyrics was written by John Newton (1777) and tune by William Walker (1835). (Lyrics).
Elvis Presley also sang "Amazing Grace" (1972).

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 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,
a 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.