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'Amazing Grace is an anthem for mankind' - York professor's book on the hymn's enduring appeal
The author of the hymn, John Newton, was a former Liverpool slave captain who became a vicar and fervent abolitionist in his later years. “Amazing Grace speaks to the life of a sinner who finds ...
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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 ...
How singing Amazing Grace can reverse the effects of heart disease
It’s one of the most popular hymns in the Christian songbook – but apparently the benefits of Amazing Grace are not purely ...
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Hull museum explores Amazing Grace hymn's anti-slavery links
The story of the hymn Amazing Grace and its links with the anti-slavery movement are being explored at a museum in Hull. The touring exhibition at the Wilberforce House Museum opens on the ...