John Newton English hymn writer of Amazing Grace

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John Newton

John Newton (1725-1807) was an English hymn writer and Church of England minister. Early life of wanton sin. For ten years involved in African slave trade. Hymns include Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds, and Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken. Collaborated with William Cowper in producing the "Olney Hymns."

John Newton: Hymn Writer and Preacher.
John Newton, 1725-1807.
John Newton. Biographical sketch.
John Newton. Another biographical sketch.
"How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds". John Newton's life and hymns.
John Newton. Short biography.
John Newton. Another short biography.
Conversion of John Newton.
"Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken": John Newton.
John Newton. Short biography.
John Newton. Another short biography.

More Sources of Information:
"Faith's Review and Expectation". Short biography of John Newton.
John Newton, 1725-1807. Hymns of John Newton.

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