[The pioneers brought many hymns with them in their journey West. One of the most beloved was the inspiring hymn "Amazing Grace" . . . ]
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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! The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. *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." |
*From A Collection of Sacred Ballads (1790).
