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Faith’s Review and Expectation

I

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.

II

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!

III

Through many dangers, toils, and snares.
I have already come;
’Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.

IV

The Lord has promised good to me⁠—
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.

V

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.

VI

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.

Where this text comes from

First published in Olney Hymns (1779). First located printing is this volume; an earlier periodical printing has not been established. [1] [2] [3]

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Cite this poem

John Newton (1725–1807). “Faith’s Review and Expectation.” First published in Olney Hymns (1779). Text: Poem Index, https://poemindex.org/john-newton/faiths-review-and-expectation/. Append #L14 to cite line 14, or #L4-L9 for lines 4–9.

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