But this storm was especially violent, and it brought Newton to his knees as he pleaded for the God he loved to mock to save him and his crew. Newton would have been used to storms at sea, for most of his life was spent there first with the British navy, then transporting slaves. What better way to start a story of God’s grace? Newton thought himself invincible – beyond the need of God – yet all that changed on a stormy sea in 1748. John Newton was a slave trader in his early years, and openly mocked religion. His story is one of many throughout history that show the amazing grace of God, and that no one is beyond His forgiveness. The man behind the lyrics did not write them lightly. Learn more about the hymncharts arrangement of Amazing Grace.Īmazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me.
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