‘Amazing grace’ is 250 years old. Here’s the story behind the song
网页2022年12月23日 · As ‘Amazing grace’ marks its 250th anniversary on Sunday January 1st 2023, we look at the story behind one of the world’s most famous hymns and its author, John Newton
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.
Amazing Grace: The story behind the beloved song | OCP
网页2018年1月10日 · 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 his words and his gratefulness for God's truly amazing grace.
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…
When John Newton Discovered Amazing Grace (and Wrote the …
网页2023年8月18日 · Only God's amazing grace could and would take a rude, profane, slave-trading sailor and transform him into a child of God. Newton never ceased to stand in awe of God's work in his life. New Directions - John Newton's Conversion
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.
Biography of John Newton, Author of Amazing Grace - Learn …
网页2020年5月15日 · 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
Saved by Amazing Grace: The Story of John Newton
网页Saved by Amazing Grace: The Story of John Newton. 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. He had a loving wife, a …
The Incredible True Story Behind ‘Amazing Grace’ - TIME
网页2015年6月28日 · Today Amazing Grace is beloved by Presidents and citizens alike and remains a go-to hymn at American funerals, because of its striking melodies and ever-popular narrative of personal redemption.
250 Years Ago Today: John Newton’s ‘Amazing Grace’ First Sung
网页2023年1月1日 · ‘Amazing Grace’ became an African American spiritual though it was written by a former slave trader. It’s to this song that people turn when tragedy strikes. When all hope is lost, we sing ‘Amazing Grace.’