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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

The Beauty of Hymns

I was in a conversation a little while ago that got me thinking about some of the lyrics to old hymns. There are a lot of them that I don't understand, but most I just don't take the time to focus on. Amazing Grace is one song that I love. The truth of it makes me smile every time I hear it. If you don't remember all the words, just read through them right now. It took me awhile to realize just how awesome a praise to God they really are.

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.

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.

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