(RNS) — James Walvin, a former Church of England choirboy and professor of history at the University of York, doesn’t remember encountering “Amazing Grace,” in song or in his hymnal.

With lyrics by poet John Newton and initially published in 1779, "Amazing Grace" is a classic Christian hymn that eventually ...

It will be the inspiration for John Newton's redemption, and, years later, for his writing of the world's most enduring hymn, Amazing Grace.

Former President Donald Trump raised his hand in a salute during the performance of "Amazing Grace" before the NASCAR Coca ...

"Amazing Grace," the sixth installment of the eight-episode Genius: Aretha Franklin series, airs Tuesday on National Geographic Jen Juneau is a News and Movies Staff Writer at PEOPLE. She started ...

The hymn’s first lines always choke me up. “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see.” John Newton’s ...

"After we wrapped her, I invited her inside the church, sat at the piano, and as our crew slowly gathered, began playing 'Amazing Grace,' " the director continues, noting that "the look of awe on ...

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He’s made a fine name for himself on screen under the care of the great John Simm. Now DSI Roy Grace – Queen Camilla’s ...

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