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"Catholicism does not teach that we are "wretches." In my youth when we would sing this we would not say this part, substituting "that saved and set me free.""

Sure it does. What do you think "original sin" IS?? And we are also "wretched" if, after confirmation, we fall back into sin (and we ALL do) until we repent and confess. I know when "I'm" in such a state, I feel pretty "wretched" until I go to Confession. Nothing contradictory to Catholic doctrine at all.

""Wretch" is shorthand for Calvin's "total depravity" doctrine. Catholicism teaches that we are damaged by Original Sin, but not "totally depraved.""

Sorry. Bogus argument. Read the actual words in the lyrics---NOT what you imagine to be there.

You asked a question, and I answered it. If you choose to dis-believe my answer, that is your own choice. I've outlined the objection.