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John Newton: From Slave Trader to the Writer of Amazing Grace
Discover the inspiring story of John Newton, the man behind the world-famous hymn Amazing Grace. From his early years in London, a rebellious youth at sea, and involvement in the Atlantic slave trade, to his miraculous spiritual transformation during a violent storm at sea, John Newton’s life is a powerful testimony of God’s grace and redemption.Learn how Newton left the slave trade, became a compassionate minister in the Church of England, and collaborated with poet William Cowper to create the Olney Hymns, including Amazing Grace. His story reminds us that no life is beyond the reach of…
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