In the thread titled "Amazing Grace" JVZ posted this on 1-Oct-98: ------------------------ "Let's not forget:

Shall I be wafting to the sky,
On flowery beds of ease.
While others strive to win the prize,
And sail on bloody seas.

(Note that it has reference to John Newton's early years as a slave ship's captain)" ------------------------

No source was given, but it implies that this is one of Newton's original verses. Also, dusterjim posted this:

------- From: dusterjim Date: 05-Oct-98 - 02:34 PM

" There are a total of 17 verses to Amazing Grace. They were listed in a biography of John Newton that I read once, however I am unable to locate the book again (nor did I copy down the verses) Jim " -------

Rick(atech...), you stated that "The actual verse line is 'And though we stand 10,000 years ....'"

Where did you get this version? I like it, it has a fine ring to it, but where did it come from? Why is it "the actual verse line"? Does it have a better claim than the other versions? Is it older or more recent? I know this may seem as if we're beating the song to death, but I really care about stuff like this. Otherwise, I wouldn't have saved the info from the earlier thread! - Rita F