‘Amazing grace’ is 250 years old. Here’s the story behind the song
网页2022年12月23日 · Newton’s story is a powerful tale of redemption and God’s grace. As a young man, his life was spent at sea. He became part of the slave trade, rising to the rank of captain and transporting slaves from Sierra Leone to the West Indies. But in 1748, on board The Greyhound, a fierce storm arose off Ireland. Newton, fearing for his life, cried ...
Biography of John Newton, Author of Amazing Grace - Learn …
网页2020年5月15日 · Fast Facts: John Newton. Known For: Anglican clergyman of the Church of England, hymn-writer, and former slave trader turned abolitionist who penned “Amazing Grace,” one of the most beloved and enduring hymns of the Christian church. Born: July 24, 1725 in Wapping, London, UK.
Saved by Amazing Grace: The Story of John Newton
网页When John Newton composed the words to what has perhaps become the most widely recognized hymn of our day— “Amazing Grace”—he was the pastor of a growing congregation in Olney, England. Newton loved the country setting.
The Creation of "Amazing Grace" - Library of Congress
网页Arguably the best-known Christian hymn is "Amazing Grace." Its text, a poem penned in 1772 by John Newton, describes the joy and peace of a soul uplifted from despair to salvation through the gift of grace. Newton's words are also a vivid autobiographical commentary on how he was spared from both physical and spiritual ruin.
Amazing Grace - Wikipedia
网页"Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn published in 1779, written in 1772 by English Anglican clergyman and poet John Newton (1725–1807). It is an immensely popular hymn, particularly in the United States, where it is used for both religious and secular purposes.
Story Behind ‘Amazing Grace’: Christian Hymn by John Newton
网页2023年4月16日 · 'Amazing Grace' is one of the most beloved Christian hymns in history. Its powerful lyrics and melody have resonated with countless generations, touching the hearts of those who hear it. This timeless hymn is more than just a song; it tells the remarkable story of John Newton, a man who…
Amazing Grace: The story behind the beloved song | OCP
网页2018年1月10日 · Written almost two and a half centuries ago in 1772, the words for the beloved song were borne from the heart, mind and experiences of the Englishman John Newton. Knowing the story of John Newton's life as a slave trader and the journey he went through before writing the hymn will help to understand the depth of …
The Incredible True Story Behind ‘Amazing Grace’ - TIME
网页2015年6月28日 · At Richard Nixon’s funeral, Billy Graham quoted from Amazing Grace in his eulogy and told the story of John Newton, crediting him for later working to end the English slave trade.
John Newton | Biography, Conversion, Hymns, Abolition, & Facts
网页2024年8月27日 · John Newton (born July 24, 1725, London, England—died December 21, 1807, London) was an 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.
“Amazing Grace” John Newton and His Great Hymn
网页Between John Newton’s death and the start of the American Civil War, the words of “Amazing Grace” crossed the Atlantic and were set to the now-familiar tune. William Walker, a singing instructor from Spartanburg, South Carolina, included it in his immensely popular hymnbook of 1835, The Southern Harmony , where Walker joined it with the ...