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Amazing Grace: The Way It Began

Ξ June 27th, 2008 | → | ∇ Music, Video |

Most of us have heard the song “Amazing Grace” sung somewhere, many in our churches. However, do you know the history of it? No? The author of the lyrics is a man named John Newton. Before he became a Christian, he was the captain of a slave ship. He had heard many old Negro spirituals sung below decks. The author of the music is unknown but John heard from the Lord to give us this awesome and amazing song that has lasted through the ages.

I had seen this some time ago but it was brought to my attention again today. I just had to post it. Here to give you a small history lesson and to sing the song from only the black keys of the piano like most Negro spirituals are done is Wintley Phipps. I do hope you enjoy this as much as I have:

This music gives me God’s goosebumps. I love it so much!

 

2 Comments

1. Wade (1 comments.) on 02.07.2008 at 22:13 (Reply)

   Thank You For that clip although this is now the 3rd version of how this story came into existence! Haha!

   Beautiful Song! Praise God!

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2. Lura on 03.07.2008 at 00:17 (Reply)

   I know. It’s going to be one of those things but I love the way this was told. Great singing.

   Thanks for visiting and commenting!!

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