John Newton’s hymn “Amazing Grace.” The hymn first appeared in Newton’s New Year’s Day sermon in 1773, 252 years ago. One of the greatest hymns of all time, it has been part of countless ...
We're going to explore the history of one of those songs this morning. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "AMAZING GRACE") PAUL ROBESON: (Singing) Amazing grace. RASCOE: "Amazing Grace." The song was first ...
The event fell through, but Adams and Bolden were told that something else might happen. In 2020, as preparations for Carter’s funeral intensified, they got a call. They would perform “Amazing ...
The beloved hymn "Amazing Grace" was born out of John Newton's deep reflection on God’s transformative grace in his life. Once a rebellious slave trader, Newton experienced a radical change through ...