a"Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn with words written by the English poet and clergyman John Newton (1725–1807), published in 1779. Containing a message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of sins committed and that a soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy...
Amazing Grace - John Newton/William CowperThe Hymn Makers
In The Holy War, John Bunyan tells the story of the town of Mansoul enslaved to Diabolus. The crafty serpent plays on their fears by reminding them how terrible it would be if they allowed Holy God to come near them while they were in their sinful state: “‘Gentlemen,’ quoth he, ...
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.
“Amazing Grace is at its heart the hymn-equivalent of what Christians believe is the greatest redemption story in history” (Shmoop Editorial Team par. 3). John’s redemption was spiritual and had God’s grace in it. The song talks of the harm that would befall a Christian if he doesnt...