Choral Reflection on Amazing Grace by Roger Ames Huntsville Sacred Chorale
at Huntsville First United Methodist Church
October 30, 2025
Inaugural concert
Choral Reflection on Amazing Grace
Arr. by Roger Ames (1944-2022)
Soloists:
Jay Hendricks, Mezzo-soprano
Suzanne Marquez, Soprano
Tune: NEW BRITAIN Virginia Harmony, 1831
Text: Vss. 1-3, 5 John Newton (1725-1807). Vs. 4 attr. to John Rees, fl. 1859
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.
Through many dangers, toils and snares We have already come. ‘Twas grace that brought us safe thus far, And grace will lead us home.
Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed!
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.
The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures. He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures. Alleluia, Alleluia.
I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind but now I see. Was lost, but now am found.