Many people think they know the story of the hymn,"Amazing Grace." The commonly accepted narrative presents its composer, John Newton, a young English captain of a late 18th-century slave ship, as a ...

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A tribute to late civil rights icon John Lewis at the Capitol by Rev. Wintley Phipps Tuesday, including the Grammy winner’s performance of “Amazing Grace,” had many in attendance in tears. TODAY looks ...

All services will take place at St. Theresa Catholic Church,1041 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe, California. Speaking in 2010 about the road that led him to a life of service, the Rev. John Grace said: ...

Why John Newton’s famous hymn is still so powerful after so long. In 2016, Coldplay began the encore of a headlining set at Glastonbury Festival with a sample of “Amazing Grace” sung by Barack Obama ...

Congressman John Lewis is lying in state today at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Lawmakers spoke at Lewis’ memorial to pay their respects to the life and legacy of the civil rights icon. But perhaps the ...

Born on August 4, 1725, Newton grew up without any specific religious convictions. Forced into the naval service at age 18, he attempted to desert his ship. After being severely beaten on board, at ...

THE FIRST THING anyone will notice about your vessel is the smell of death, desperation and suffering. You’re the captain of a slave ship, sailing the middle passage. You set sail in merry old England ...

John Lewis honored: 'Amazing Grace' echoes through the Capitol Rotunda Wintley Phipps performs "Amazing Grace" at a ceremony honoring the life of Rep. John Lewis in the rotunda at the U.S. Capitol.

Saltmine is a Christian theatre company. Its latest touring production is of a new play scripted by Richard Hasnip based on the life of the late 18th century sailor, poet and clergyman John Newton.

For John and Lisa McDonald, their dog is a miracle, one that is reflected in her name: Grace. “She was lost and is now found,” Lisa said. “ … From that point on, we knew Grace was going to be her name ...