About John Newton
John Newton (1725-1807) was an Englishman best known for his transformation from a slave ship captain to a prominent abolitionist and clergyman. After experiencing a spiritual conversion during a harrowing sea voyage, he became a strong advocate for the abolition of slavery and wrote the famous hymn "Amazing Grace," which reflects his profound faith and repentance. Newton's life journey from a life of sin to one of faith and advocacy has made him an enduring symbol of redemption.
