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Gr 4-Up An absorbing account of John Newton's life, emphasizing his participation as a sea captain in the slave trade, his later rejection of slavery, and his work as a minister and writer of hymns, including "Amazing Grace." Granfield incorporates general historical background of the times, discusses the ongoing history of slavery, and comments upon the universality and hope of the message in Newton's well-known hymn. However, the book barely touches upon other incidents ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More