John Newton

1725–1807

Lyricist

English clergyman and abolitionist who wrote approximately 280 hymns, including the beloved 'Amazing Grace.' His conversion experience and advocacy for enslaved people shaped his deeply spiritual, autobiographical hymn texts that remain central to Christian hymnody.

Lyrics written · 10 hymns

108 Amazing Grace 238 How Sweet the Name! 295 Chief of Sinners 384 Safely Through Another Week 418 Day of Judgment, Day of Wonders! 423 Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken 440 How Cheering Is the Christian's Hope 646 To the Name That Brings Salvation 651 Happy the Home That Welcomes You 659 May the Grace of Christ Our Savior