The book begins by introducing the nuances of Newton's life and ministry, and his motivations behind the Olney Hymns, a collection published in 1779 that included "Amazing Grace." ...

Newton “became an active hymn-writer at a time when hymns were relatively new in England,” Mr. Walvin informs us, but before the turn of the century “Amazing Grace” had crossed the ...

The new additions include songs familiar with other Christian faiths such as “Amazing Grace.” The new hymns also include original Latter-day Saint hymns including “This Is the Christ ...

Since then, Walvin, the author of the new book “Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn,” has submerged himself in the hymn, which turns 250 this year and has become a staple of ...

Now more than 250 years after Newton introduced “Amazing Grace,” the song remains one of the most powerful hymns and anthems and has been covered by everyone from Willie Nelson, Sister Rosetta ...

But for decades no one tune was consistently linked to "Amazing Grace," until 1835, when an American Baptist, William Walker, published "The Southern Harmony" hymn book with a song, at the time ...

As we look at another New Year’s Day, it’s a good time to reflect on a song that unites rather than divides us: the Rev. John Newton’s hymn “Amazing Grace.” The hymn first appeared in ...

The Rev. John Newton's hymn "Amazing Grace" has become a national hymn, uniting people of all walks of life and reflecting the Christian view of man as a fallen creature who can do nothing to save ...

BALABAN: It was this is the English Chamber Choir performing "Amazing Grace" to "Tune 14," a tune attached to Newton's words in an early hymn book. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "AMAZING GRACE") ENGLISH ...

BALABAN: It was this is the English Chamber Choir performing "Amazing Grace" to "Tune 14," a tune attached to Newton's words in an early hymn book. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "AMAZING GRACE") ENGLISH ...

Walvin tracks Amazing Grace’s transition from church hymn to an integral part of the cause for abolition. He shows how it travelled across the Atlantic and galvanised decades of movements and ...

Since then, Walvin, the author of the new book “Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn,” has submerged himself in the hymn, which turns 250 this year and has become a staple of ...