John newton

The Bible uses the same word ("wretch") that is prominently featured in "Amazing Grace." Nothing in the latter is fundamentally at odds with Catholicism.

A slave-trader turned preacher and abolitionist. Born Wapping. Began his ecclesiastical career at Olney in Buckinghamshire where he wrote the words to 'Amazing Grace' and published the hymn in a collection with William Cowper. Rector of St Mary Woolnoth 1780 – 1807, where he delivered an anti-slavery sermon that inspired William Wilberforce. Died at home, Coleman Street Buildings.

John Newton Reformed slave trader, minister, writer of hymns “My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: That I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior.” – J…

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John Newton, English slave trader who became an Anglican minister, a hymn writer, and later a noted abolitionist, best known for his hymn ‘Amazing Grace.’ His transformation from a faithless seaman to a man of deep faith is echoed in his work.

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Recently my mom gave me a box of old photos and family history documents to scan. In them was the guest book for the funeral of my grandf...