Finally at his own request he was exchanged into service on a slave ship, which took him to the coast of Sierra Leone. He then became the servant of a slave trader and was brutally abused. Early in 1748 he was rescued by a sea captain who had known John's father. John Newton ultimately became captain of his own ship, one which plied the slave trade
Newton was born in London July 24, 1725, the son of a commander of a merchant ship which sailed the Mediterranean. When John was eleven, he went to sea with his father and made six voyages with him before the elder Newton retired. In 1744 John was impressed into service on a man-of-war, the H. M. S. Harwich. Finding conditions on board intolerable, he deserted but was soon recaptured and publicly flogged and demoted from midshipman to common seaman.
I just can't pin down what makes this man feel so sincere, and his voice so unique. Then again, not being able to pinpoint such things is part of what makes those things so to begin with.
@xKillerClownx You don't need to be old to know that this song was meant to be played how it was written... I mean, a lot of other "amazing grace" versions have extra lyrics, but this one is just the original lyrics.
While it is unfortunate that he continued in the slave trade after his conversion, he did make sure that they were treated humanely.
Clardol 1 month ago
Finally at his own request he was exchanged into service on a slave ship, which took him to the coast of Sierra Leone. He then became the servant of a slave trader and was brutally abused. Early in 1748 he was rescued by a sea captain who had known John's father. John Newton ultimately became captain of his own ship, one which plied the slave trade
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131313pie 2 months ago
Newton was born in London July 24, 1725, the son of a commander of a merchant ship which sailed the Mediterranean. When John was eleven, he went to sea with his father and made six voyages with him before the elder Newton retired. In 1744 John was impressed into service on a man-of-war, the H. M. S. Harwich. Finding conditions on board intolerable, he deserted but was soon recaptured and publicly flogged and demoted from midshipman to common seaman.
131313pie 2 months ago
True, however, he realized his sin and repented!
Clardol 2 months ago
did u know the guy who wrote amazing grace was a human trafficer
contreraspatrick82 2 months ago
9/11 Video:)
SkaterGeek97 5 months ago
@SkaterGeek97
What do you mean?
MegaBreyergirl 3 months ago
"WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE" makes me feel like nearing the lords face !!!!!!!!!!!
ezbonable 5 months ago
I just can't pin down what makes this man feel so sincere, and his voice so unique. Then again, not being able to pinpoint such things is part of what makes those things so to begin with.
AndrewDeLong 5 months ago
You can tell he is sincere! God Bless you Randy Travis!!! Been listening to you since my ladder years!
cburr801 7 months ago
This is the most amazing version of this song it brings tears to my eyes when I listen to it sung this way!
clouder70 7 months ago
This is the way this song was intended to be sung
frankgurin2011 7 months ago
Love Randy Travis!!! He seems like a very nice person!!
caswell1000 9 months ago
from larry zolis ,i think RANDY sing's this the best!!!
gtozolis 9 months ago
I love he voice!
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anka28091993 10 months ago
I love this version. No embellishments, just very calm and peaceful. That was the way the song was intended.
eurasianchica 11 months ago
@eurasianchica How do you know what way this song was "intended" to be sung? You must be VERY old.
xKillerClownx 7 months ago in playlist Randy Travis
@xKillerClownx You don't need to be old to know that this song was meant to be played how it was written... I mean, a lot of other "amazing grace" versions have extra lyrics, but this one is just the original lyrics.
eurasianchica 7 months ago 2
I love this version...it's so comforting.
nocturn0wl 1 year ago
has to be in imho the greatest rendition of this ancient classic.
lochfitty 1 year ago
amazing!!!
phernon1 1 year ago
Greatest voice to ever sing this song! Thanks for posting!
1267krokieman 1 year ago
We're going to play Randy at our wedding! :)
larvit 1 year ago 2
love this he did a great job !!
MrStrongarms 1 year ago
Thank you so much for posting this great video.
111Chance 1 year ago