‘Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.’
—Luke 7:47

‘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!

‘Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
       I have already come;
’Tis grace hath 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.’
—John Newton