Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace
-- John Newton, 1760/1770

"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...
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us 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.

When we've been here ten thousand years...
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise...
then 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.

21 Comments

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Anonymous Guest 11 Sep 2006

Thank you so much for sharing this today with us Stuart !! There are no words that can express the emotion you convey in your work... fantastic

Noelle Samples 21 Jul 2006

Beautiful. Touching work. Great job.

Steve Keith 05 Jan 2006

fabulous work stuart

PMyers 31 Dec 2005

Wow!!!! What an emotional piece.

monique cooper 28 Dec 2005

wonderful work!!. such feeling of sorrow , you have convayed it beautifully!!!

Charlotte Ottilo 28 Dec 2005

My favorite song!...This is extraordinary Stuart.. I can relate to Anonymous...Amazing gift He has given you...

Joke Schotting 26 Dec 2005

Fantastic pencil work,Stuart!!

Femi Johnson 26 Dec 2005

John Newton was a transformed slave trader whom wrote the eternal words. Take care of that good hand Stuart this is awesome

K L Marsala 26 Dec 2005

incredible imagery stuart. detail work is incredible.

Cristina Marsi 26 Dec 2005

Beautiful work :)

Renata Cavanaugh 26 Dec 2005

Fantastic pencil work Stuart!!!

Terry Bassett 26 Dec 2005

Nice pencil Stuart..

Elton Houck 26 Dec 2005

Wonderful! God bless you for your portrayal of His abounding grace! Great job!!!

Chris Hoffman 25 Dec 2005

Completely amazing work

Anonymous Guest 25 Dec 2005

Stuart, this is so touching it draws tears in my eyes as it seems to be doing to his angel. I love your choice of music. The words are really appropriate.

Gregory Edwards 25 Dec 2005

humor and serious delight

Cathie Brock 25 Dec 2005

Great work Stuart...All the best Cath

Analua 25 Dec 2005

Awsome marvelous work Stuart!!! Very powerful and touching!!!!

Jean M. Laffitau 25 Dec 2005

Excellent, excellent, excellent!!!! Wonderful and fantastic work Stuart!!

Loredana 25 Dec 2005

Awesome Pencil work Stuart :)

Emily Reed 25 Dec 2005

Wonderful and exciting!