The words to ‘Amazing Grace’ were written by a clergyman with his own catalog of sins to repent. The tune we all know came later.

AMAZING GRACE: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn. By James Walvin. University of California Press. 216 pages. $19.95. When President Obama sang “Amazing Grace” at the funeral of the Rev ...

The Rev. John Newton's hymn "Amazing Grace" has become a national hymn, uniting people of all walks of life and reflecting the Christian view of man as a fallen creature who can do nothing to save ...

Since then, Walvin, the author of the new book “Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn,” has submerged himself in the hymn, which turns 250 this year and has become a staple of ...

On January 1, 1773, in Olney, England, The Rev. John Newton, a slave trader-turned-abolitionist, gave a sermon about personal redemption. His words would become one of the best-known hymns in the ...

Hundreds of years later, "Amazing Grace" is thought to be the most popular Christian hymn ever written. Courtesy of Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos ...

Right after the president spoke, country music star Garth Brooks sang "Amazing Grace." It was one of no less than three performances of the old English hymn at Biden's inauguration proceedings: nurse ...

The story of John Newton fascinated Christopher Smith, whose musical "Amazing Grace" opens later this month in Chicago.

Politicians in Tennessee are advocating for Dolly Parton's rendition of "Amazing Grace" to become the state's official hymn.

Brian Fallon shares his version of 'Amazing Grace' today. The song is taken from his new album comprised of his recordings of classic hymns. Preorder the album and listen to the new track now!

After Parton declined the statue on Capitol Hill, lawmakers push for her 'Amazing Grace' to be the official state song.