I was like the prodigal who wanted His own way As he left His loving Father to see what sin would pay I had broken God's commandment Rebelled against His will Until I turned to Jesus And found He loved me still His grace was greater His grace was greater Overcome by sin Until I looked to Him And found that His grace was greater His grace was greater God's grace amazing grace Was greater Oh the shame that filled my heart Knowing I was wrong All the guilt I kept inside And haunted me so long Then he reached to me in mercy And drew me to His light His love and great compassion Made me precious in His sight His grace was greater His grace was greater Overcome by sin Until I looked to Him And found that His grace was greater His grace was greater God's grace amazing grace Amazing Grace How sweet the sound His grace was greater His grace was greater Overcome by sin Until I looked to Him And found that His grace was greater His grace was greater God's grace amazing grace Amazing Grace Was Greater