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 ...
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 ...
What a story behind the hymn Amazing Grace. John Newton (pictured), who wrote the words, was press ganged in the 18th century. He tried to escape, was lashed and kept in irons. Held prisoner in ...
Grace Newton is an Associate Producer at WTOP. She also works as an associate producer for the NPR Newscast unit. Grace was born and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but has lived in D.C ...
In just a matter of days we will bid farewell to 2024 and cross over into 2025 — God willing. After the festivities are over — the family reunions, eating, concerts, and merriment, etc — it ...
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 ...