Hymnwriters

Five hymns to read during times of sorrow

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A life of faith is a life of trust: a trust that God will guide, protect and comfort. These five hymns describe the presence of God in midst of sadness, death and despair. Using metaphors such as wrestling, nightfall and a traveling journey, the hymnwriters describe personal feelings of pain and suffering and the hope … Read more

John Newton was a slave ship captain

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Despite our sentimental attachment to the song, the story of “Amazing Grace” is intertwined with the story of transatlantic slave trade. In fact, the hymnwriter’s life tells us not only about grace, but about justice. While his mother hoped that he would join the clergy, English hymn writer John Newton (1725-1807) renounced his Christian faith … Read more