The text for ‘Amazing Grace’ was penned in 1772 by the English author, poet and clergyman John Newton, a former slave trader. After surviving an almost fatal shipwreck, Newton converted to ...

2023 is the 250th anniversary year of "Amazing Grace." It was first performed on New Year's Day, 1773, and has gone through many changes over the years. ... It's a religious text or not.

The song "Amazing Grace" was first performed on New Year's Day, 1773, and has gone through many changes over the years. Accessibility links. ... It's a religious text or not.

Near the end of the 39-minute speech, he got to the heart of the text. "If we can tap that grace, everything can change," Obama said. "Amazing grace," he continued, repeating the words once more ...

President Obama sings “Amazing Grace” during services honoring the life of the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, at the College of Charleston TD Arena in Charleston, S.C., June 26, 2015.

Sung an estimated 10 million times each year, "Amazing Grace" marks its 250th anniversary this New Year's Day. It was born not of American Black spirituals as some believe, but across the Atlantic ...

The singing of "Amazing Grace" brought an entire packed room of White House staffers to their feet Thursday during a pre-Easter service held at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The Daily Signal's ...

“Amazing grace,” intoned the eulogist, and repeated it. He began to sing: “how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me,” and the congregation, a bit startled, joined in, as the ...