Phipps, William E., 1930-2010.

Amazing grace in John Newton : slave-ship captain, hymnwriter, and abolitionist / by William E. Phipps. - Macon, Ga. : Mercer University Press, 2001. - xxiii, 270 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [259]-268) and index.

European adventures -- African sojourn -- The prodigal's return -- Slavery in European history -- To Charleston as first mate -- Voyages as captain -- The evangelical Liverpudlian -- The Olney Parson -- Hymnist predecessors -- The ministry of song -- Cowper's collaboration -- The St. Mary Woolnoth rector -- Encounters with abolitionists -- Working with Wilberforce -- Conversion considerations -- The Londoner's wider impact -- The last years.

0865547165 (alk. paper)

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Newton, John, 1725-1807.


Church of England--Clergy--England--Biography.

BX 5199 .N55 / P45 2001