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"Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn published in 1779, written in 1772 by English Anglican clergyman and poet John Newton (1725–1807). It is possibly the most sung and most recorded hymn in the world, and especially popular in the United States, where it is used for both religious and secular purposes.
John Newton was an only child, and was a self-educated sea captain, at one time captaining slave ships. Newton's conversion occurred during a violent storm at sea on 10 March 1748. He describes the event in his autobiography, An Authentic Narrative (published 1764), and thereafter marked the anniversary of his conversion as a day of thanksgiving.
Newton’s Grace (working title: But Now I See) is an American historical drama film about John Newton, a slave ship captain and later Church of England pastor who wrote many hymns, including Amazing Grace. The film, directed by John Jackman (maker of the 2009 film Wesley), is based on Newton’s autobiography, Out of the Depths.
Amazing Grace is a 2006 biographical drama film directed by Michael Apted, about the abolitionist campaign against the slave trade in the British Empire, led by William Wilberforce, who was responsible for steering anti-slave trade legislation through the British parliament.
John Newton was born in Wapping, London, in 1725, the son of John Newton the Elder, a shipmaster in the Mediterranean service, and Elizabeth (née Scatliff). Elizabeth was the only daughter of Simon Scatliff, an instrument maker from London. [a] Elizabeth was brought up as a Nonconformist. [3]
The version you hear now, is from that original session. A very relaxed and happy day." Related: Olivia Newton-John's Family Reveal 'Supernatural' Encounters with Her 1 Year After Her Death ...
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"Truly Alive" – John Newton and Captain Newton "The Auction" – John "Someone Who Hears" – Mary Catlett and John "Yema's Song" – Yema, Nanna and Ensemble "Voices of the Angels" – Mary "Rule, Britannia!" – Mary and Company "We are Determined" – Mr. Tyler, Mr. Einhorn, Mr. Quigley and Company "Each and Every Life" – Thomas