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    John Newton (/ ˈ nj uː t ən /; 4 August [O.S. 24 July] 1725 – 21 December 1807) was an English evangelical Anglican cleric and slavery abolitionist. He had previously been a captain of slave ships and an investor in the slave trade.

  2. May 15, 2020 · Learn about the life and faith of John Newton, who wrote \"Amazing Grace\" after a dramatic conversion from a sinful and rebellious lifestyle to a Christian ministry. Discover his journey from a sailor and slave trader to an Anglican clergyman and abolitionist.

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  3. The Amazingly Graced Life of John Newton. His was a tale of two lives, with God at the pivot point. Chris Armstrong. Image: The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs...

  4. Aug 18, 2023 · John Newton was a former slave trader who experienced a dramatic conversion at sea and became a pastor and a hymnist. Learn how he wrote Amazing Grace and other hymns, and how he influenced the abolition of slavery and the Christian faith.

  5. Amazing hymnal. After leaving the sea for an office job in 1755, Newton held Bible studies in his Liverpool home. Influenced by both the Wesleys and George Whitefield, he adopted mild Calvinist...

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  7. " 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.

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