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Curating and presenting timeless fragments of poetry. Celebrating the rich literary and cultural heritage of England and Britain. Ad maiorem Dei gloriam.📚

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John Newton (1725-1807) was forced into seafaring young, experiencing slavery as both captive and trader before becoming an abolitionist, clergyman, and religious poet. He penned 'Amazing Grace' for a sermon; it was later set to a traditional melody as a hymn.

John Newton (1725-1807) was forced into seafaring young, experiencing slavery as both captive and trader before becoming an abolitionist, clergyman, and religious poet. He penned 'Amazing Grace' for a sermon; it was later set to a traditional melody as a hymn.