1725-1807

Provides an illustrated look at the spiritual journey of eighteenth-century English minister and hymn writer John Newton.

Relates the story of the British slave trader who rejected his calling, became a minister, and wrote the words to the popular hymn "Amazing Grace.".

Re-tells Newton's difficult and often harrowing journey of redemption. The book offers perspective on God's sovereignty. Schaub's descriptions of all the characters, whether actual or fictional, and their interaction with each other, come to life in brilliant word pictures.

Describes the events of the life of John Newton as a captain aboard a slave trade vessel and later as a clergyman that led to his writing the well-loved hymn, "Amazing Grace.".

Thirteen-year-old Hamilton Jones seeks revenge against the former captain of the ship on which his mother had been taken from Africa to slavery in the Colonies.

Relates the story of the British slave trader who rejected his calling, became a minister, and wrote the words to the popular hymn "Amazing Grace.".