The Life of John Newton and More...

Here is a nice short bio on John Newton and his most famous of hymns.

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In this moving segment, opera singer Renee Fleming recalls her experience singing at the World Trade Center Memorial.

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Eric Metaxes was the keynote speaker at the 2012 National Prayer Breakfast. At the end of his speech, with President Obama and the First Lady in attendance, Metaxes led everyone in an accapella version of Amazing Grace.

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Last but not least, here is an excellent rendition of Amazing Grace by Rubin Studdard.

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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.

T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

When we've been here ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.

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.