English poem
Faith’s Review and Expectation
by John Newton (1725–1807)
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 call’d me here below, Will be for ever mine.