At different times in my life different lines in this hymn have resonated with me. Lately it has been this one: "Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home." When I look back at the life I've lived so far, and anticipate the joys and griefs ahead, this is the truth that has seen me through. I know it will see me through what is yet to come. The grace of God has brought me through, and I can trust that His grace will continue to be sufficient for what is ahead. Thanks be to God for the gift of His grace, always sufficient to meet our needs.
Amazing Grace, by John Newton
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 hath 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.
Yea, 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 world shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun refuse to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Shall be forever mine.
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.
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