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'''John Newton''' (1725-1807) was a former slave ship captain who converted to [[Christianity]] and then wrote the song "Amazing Grace" surviving a storm at sea.

'''John Newton''' (1725-1807) was a former slave ship captain who converted to [[Christianity]] and then wrote the song "Amazing Grace" after feeling touched by [[Christ]] and surviving a storm at sea.

"Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I

"Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I

<blockquote>"John Newton, Clerk, once an [[infidel]] and libertine, a servant of

<blockquote>"John Newton, Clerk, once an [[infidel]] and libertine, a servant of

slaves in Africa, was, by the rich mercy of our Lord and Saviour

slaves in Africa, was, by the rich mercy of our Lord and Saviour

[[Jesus Christ]], preserved, restored, pardoned, and appointed to preach

Jesus Christ, preserved, restored, pardoned, and appointed to preach

the faith he had long labored to destroy."</blockquote>

the faith he had long labored to destroy."</blockquote>