Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved and set me free !
I once was lost but now I’m found,
Was blind, but now, I see.
« » Vous verrez, dit-il, il viendra,
Celui qui est meilleur que moi. » »
Et le jour même de sa mort,
L’homme arriva plus simple encor
Et plus enclin à pardonner
Qu’on eût osé l’imaginer.
Mais à son tour, il répéta,
« » Vous verrez, dit-il, il viendra,
Celui qui est meilleur que moi. » »
Voici deux mille ans
Qu’en ce monde en feu, on l’attend.
Il viendra, Maurice Carême
A suivre jusqu’à la fin qui est le début
‘Twas 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.
‘T’is 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.
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.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine ;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.