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102. Grace! 'tis a charming sound

1 Grace! 'tis a charming sound,
Harmonious to the ear!
Heaven with the echo shall resound,
And all the earth shall hear.

2 Grace first contrived the way
To save rebellious man;
And all the steps that Grace display,
Which drew the wondrous plan.

3 Grace taught my roving feet
To tread the heavenly road;
And new supplies each hour I meet,
While pressing on to God.

4 Grace all the work shall crown.
Through everlasting days;
It lays in heaven the topmost stone,
And well deserves the praise.

Text Information
First Line: Grace! 'tis a charming sound
Author: Doddridge (1755, a.)
Meter: S. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: Sin and Redemption; Septuagesima Sunday; Quinquagesima Sunday (2 more...)
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune #425 or #465
Tune Information
Name: DOVER
Meter: S. M.
Key: Eā™­ Major
Notes: Now Public Domain. From index: Har. J. Goss



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