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250 years later, ‘Amazing Grace’ has filled churches, concerts, even commercials
Says author James Walvin: ‘its words speak to a human condition of suffering, and people coming out of suffering, and its ...
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'Amazing Grace is an anthem for mankind' - York professor's book on the hymn's enduring appeal
Now, Walvin, a Professor of History Emeritus at the University of York, has written a book about ... Mahalia Jackson. In Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn, Walvin seeks to ...
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Amazing Grace: How the town of Olney created a world-famous hymn
The words of the well-known hymn were first delivered in the Buckinghamshire market town of Olney People are being encouraged to sing Amazing Grace on New Year's Day to mark the 250th anniversary ...