"Amazing Grace"

I've had a couple of posts featuring the presentation of the hymn "Amazing Grace," a hymn that was written by John Newton (1725-1807). This hymn is probably one of the recognized Christian hymns (at least of the hymns in English).

Lyrics:

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.

T'was 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 that 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.

When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun. 

Background Information:

CyberHymnal: Amazing Grace

Library of Congress: Performing Arts Encyclopedia: Amazing Grace

Annointed Links: Amazing Grace: The Story of John Newton

HymnTime.com: John Newton (1725-1807)