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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" after feeling touched by [[Christ]] and surviving a storm at sea.
'''John Newton''' (1725-1807) was a [[Christian]] [[minister]] and hymnist. He is best known for writing "Amazing Grace" surviving a storm at sea which led to his conversion to [[Christianity]].
John Newton's conversion happened during a storm that nearly sank the slave ship he captained. He prayed at first, and later he read Thomas a Kempis' 'Imitation of Christ.' This was the beginning of his [[conversion]]. Newton abandoned the slave-trade and became a minister. He spent the rest of his life preaching against [[slavery]].
John Newton's conversion happened during a storm that nearly sank his ship. He prayed at first, and later he read Thomas a Kempis' 'Imitation of Christ.' He began to turn to Christ. Newton abandoned the slave-trade and
became a minister. He spent the rest of his life preaching against [[slavery]].
Newton helped [[William Wilberforce]] end slavery in England. Newton's tombstone reads:
Newton helped [[William Wilberforce]] end slavery in England. Newton's tombstone reads: