Newton wrote the words from personal experience; he grew up without any particular religious conviction, but his life's path was formed by a variety of twists and coincidences that were often put …

Dec 23, 2022 · And so it was that, ahead of his New Year’s Day service in 1773, Newton wrote ‘Amazing grace’ to accompany his teaching on 1 Chronicles 17:16-17. Little did he and his congregation know …

There is no direct link between "Amazing Grace" and the abolition of slavery in Britain. Nonetheless, the hymn was written by a man who was moved to speak out against something from which he had once …

Mar 14, 2025 · The hymn tells the real story of John Newton, a man whose life was completely changed by God’s grace. The powerful lyrics show how God’s love can transform anyone’s life.

Nov 15, 2024 · Discover the real history behind "Amazing Grace" and its author John Newton. Explore how this iconic hymn emerged from the brutal reality of the transatlantic slave trade.

Dec 25, 2022 · On January 1, 1773, in Olney, England, The Rev. John Newton, a slave trader-turned-abolitionist, gave a sermon about personal redemption. His words would become one of the best …

Dec 9, 2025 · The most famous among them is “Amazing Grace,” written in 1772 for a New Year’s Day sermon. The hymn was based on Newton’s message from 1 Chronicles 17, where King David …

The story behind “Amazing Grace” is not just a historical account—it’s a living testimony. John Newton’s life proves that radical transformation is possible, even from the darkest of places.

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.

"Amazing Grace–The Untold Story" is the powerful true story of John Newton—a former slave trader transformed by grace—whose life inspired one of the world’s most enduring songs.