Quote#Wisdom
Thro' many dangers, toils and snares
Quote byJohn Newton · 1725–1807
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Amazing Grace.
English (original)
Thro' many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.
— John Newton
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