John Newton

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Amazing grace! how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

Amazing Grace

Read the lyrics to this hymn at hymnary.org

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Topic

Salvation Grace

Author

John Newton

Source

Amazing Grace

Medium

Hymn Song

Language

English

Time

1779 1770s 18th century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Newton, John. 'Faith's Review and Expectation." Olney Hymns. London: W. Oliver, 1779.

The real or supposed necessity of treating the Negroes with rigor gradually brings a numbness upon the heart and renders most of those who are engaged in it too indifferent to the sufferings of their fellow creatures.

John Newton

Thoughts Upon the African Slave Trade

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Topic

Consequences of slavery

Author

John Newton

Source

Thoughts Upon the African Slave Trade

Language

English

Time

1780 1780s 18th century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Newton, John. "Thoughts upon the African Slave Trade." Letters and Sermons. c. 1780.