Amazing Grace
Backgrounder: The gift of
forgiveness is often appreciated
by those who need it the most.
The Reverend John Newton
experienced this truth firsthand.
After years as a hardened slave
trader, that wretch met Christ
and abruptly turned to defend
the gospel he had long despised.
When it was suggested Newton
retire at age 82 due to poor health,he responded: My memory
is nearly gone, but I remember
two things: that I’m a great sinner,
and that Christ is a great Savior!
British John Newton wrote this
favourite hymn Amazing Grace in
1772 possibly inspired by Eph 2.
Lord, thanks for yr amazing grace
God saved you by his grace when
you believed. And you can’t take
credit for this;it is a gift from God.
Salvation is not a reward for
the good things we have done,
so none of us can boast
about it (Eph 2:8-9).
Abba Father, thank you for the
gift of grace, the gift of faith,
salvation and abundant life,
the gift of forgiveness and
restored relationship with You,
the gift of spiritual inheritances
of peace, love, joy and hope,
the gift of spiritual family & most
of all, the gift of Jesus Christ.
The comprehensive gift is truly a
full expression of your generosity
& show how much U care for me.
Isn’t it great to get to be God’s
child and receive his full gift!
I don’t deserve and can never
repay these gifts, but I purpose
to say Thank you!” thro my life
on earth and occasionally singing
Amazing Grace & continue to say
“Thank you!” through all eternity.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Amazing grace! how sweet
the sound
That save 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!
The Lord had promised good to me
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.
Backgrounder: The gift of
forgiveness is often appreciated
by those who need it the most.
The Reverend John Newton
experienced this truth firsthand.
After years as a hardened slave
trader, that wretch met Christ
and abruptly turned to defend
the gospel he had long despised.
When it was suggested Newton
retire at age 82 due to poor health,he responded: My memory
is nearly gone, but I remember
two things: that I’m a great sinner,
and that Christ is a great Savior!
British John Newton wrote this
favourite hymn Amazing Grace in
1772 possibly inspired by Eph 2.
Lord, thanks for yr amazing grace
God saved you by his grace when
you believed. And you can’t take
credit for this;it is a gift from God.
Salvation is not a reward for
the good things we have done,
so none of us can boast
about it (Eph 2:8-9).
Abba Father, thank you for the
gift of grace, the gift of faith,
salvation and abundant life,
the gift of forgiveness and
restored relationship with You,
the gift of spiritual inheritances
of peace, love, joy and hope,
the gift of spiritual family & most
of all, the gift of Jesus Christ.
The comprehensive gift is truly a
full expression of your generosity
& show how much U care for me.
Isn’t it great to get to be God’s
child and receive his full gift!
I don’t deserve and can never
repay these gifts, but I purpose
to say Thank you!” thro my life
on earth and occasionally singing
Amazing Grace & continue to say
“Thank you!” through all eternity.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Amazing grace! how sweet
the sound
That save 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!
The Lord had promised good to me
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.