In Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn, James Walvin analyzes the history and cultural significance of this beloved hymn, from its composition to the present.

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

We reveal the lyrics and story of ‘Amazing Grace’ – a beloved hymn with a rich history. ‘ Amazing Grace ’ is a popular Christian hymn and spiritual, first published in 1779. It first found popularity ...

BALABAN: For a song with a 250-year history, the beauty of "Amazing Grace" is its ability to shapeshift. It's a religious text or not. It's a hymn or a gospel song or a folk song.

The hymn has known so many lives. “Amazing Grace”—250 years old this year—has been sung in churches and at funerals. It is a civil rights anthem, a civil religion anthem, a folk song, and ...

The hymn has remained popular for 250 years. Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for culture and leisure at Hull City Council, said: "Amazing Grace is one of most recognised hymns.

His words would become one of the best-known hymns in the world. On January 1, 1773, in Olney, England, ... "Amazing Grace" marks its 250th anniversary this New Year's Day.

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 ...