John Newton was a prolific Slave Trader.
2007-11-24 01:46:49 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No i didnt, that seems a bit ironic doesn't it. How could a man like that have had such soul ?
I wonder how he equated his feelings about what he did, or maybe he just didn't see it as wrong.
I will see this song very differently now.
2007-11-24 01:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by 7ala is fluffy ? 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Indeed he was a slave trader, when he came to know the saving grace of the Lord Jesus, he 'quit.
he also became a minister and a hymnwriter
wikipedia has gathered good information about John Newton
John Newton (July 24, 1725 – December 21, 1807) was an Anglican clergyman and former slave-ship captain. He was the author of many hymns, including Amazing Grace.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Newton
John Newton wrote this hymn some time after converting to Christianity in the village of Kineton, in Warwickshire, England.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazing_Grace
2007-11-24 01:53:12 · answer #2 · answered by CaffeineLover 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
A former slave trader. Actually about 40 years after he retired from seafareing. Also, the song wasnt nessessarily related to his experiences at sea, or in the slave trade.
There was movie that came out this past year about John Newtons life. I havent seen it, but it looks good.
2007-11-24 01:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-30 17:47:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. And thanks for sharing that, for it shows how far God's Grace reaches down to lowly man. It does not matter where you've been or what you have done because when Jesus stretched His arms out and died...He did it for every single person. If you accept Jesus into your heart, as John Newton, God will give you a new song that this world can never squelch.
2007-11-24 02:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by HeVn Bd 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Was he a slave trader when he penned Amazing Grace, or was the song written after his redemption? In any instance, his sins are between him and God, not men.
2007-11-24 01:50:13 · answer #6 · answered by Semp-listic! 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
John Newton wrote this hymn some time after converting to Christianity.
Later in life, he deeply regretted his personal involvement in the slave trade. He joined William Wilberforce in the campaign for abolition of slavery.
2007-11-24 01:50:18 · answer #7 · answered by KyLoveChick 7 · 8⤊ 2⤋
Yes! many of us know this and it goes to demonstrate the power of God's grace toward us through Jesus Christ. The Lord boasts that His arm is not shortened that it cannot save!
2007-11-24 01:54:46 · answer #8 · answered by mandbturner3699 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check out the movie "Amazing Grace" for the full story.
2007-11-24 01:52:57 · answer #9 · answered by Bob T 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and after years of transporting slaves on ships, God got a hold of his heart, he repented and became a Christian. Later on he became a pastor who helped the members of English parliament be the first to abolish slave trading.
2007-11-24 01:51:48 · answer #10 · answered by Ruth Boaz 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
So? The whole point of yahoo answers is you're suppose to post questions and hope someone answers them not the other way around. And I realize the irony of what you're trying to say but what the h*ll?
2007-11-24 01:51:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋