The words to "Amazing Grace" were written in the 18th century by John Newton. He was born in London and after a life which included being press-ganged into the navy, flogged and becoming a skipper of a boat plying the slave trade, was converted to religion and became a minister. He wrote many hymns and this one was propelled into the pop charts when a pipe band recorded the tune.
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The words to "Amazing Grace" were written in the 18th century by John Newton. He was born in London and after a life which included being press-ganged into the navy, flogged and becoming a skipper of a boat plying the slave trade, was converted to religion and became a minister. He wrote many hymns and this one was propelled into the pop charts when a pipe band recorded the tune.
Many people sing Amazing Grace, just look it up,
but the newest version is Amazing Grace (My chains are gone) by Chris Tomlin
The song "Amazing Grace" has been sung by many artists. This includes Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, and Elvis Presley.
What grace? ;) Grace like Rain-Todd Agnew Amazing Grace my chains are gone-Chris Tomlin Your Grace Is Enough-Matt Maher
The Maverick Choir. Lyrics by Vince Gill & Clint Black.
It's called "Bright Morning Stars" by Abigail Washburn.
Grace Lee Whitney goes by Amazing Grace, and Gracie.
Jennifer Holiday sang 'Amazing Grace in the movie 'The Five Heartbeats.'