John Newton: Change of Heart (Christian Heroes : Then & Now)

The Slave Ship Captain Who Became a Voice of Grace

John Newton's life was in a downward spiral. Impressed into the Royal Navy, John clashed with his fellow seamen and even became a servant alongside slaves in West Africa. When he found himself on a sinking ship, he called out to God for help.

John began his conversion to Christianity while he captained a slave ship. Eventually he gave up his former life completely and became a minister with a deep passion for the gospel. A living witness to God's ability to change hearts, John joined the movement to set slaves free and penned hymns of hope, such as "Amazing Grace," sung by millions around the world today (1725–1807).

What You'll Discover

• The dramatic true story of John Newton's change of heart
• How a slave ship captain became a minister and abolitionist
• The story behind "Amazing Grace," sung by millions around the world today
• A living witness to God's ability to change hearts
• 208-page paperback biography, Ages 10+

Grades: 5+ (Ages 10+, per publisher)

Subjects & Topics: Biography, Church History, Missions, Religion, Music (Amazing Grace)

Books in the Series

• George Muller: The Guardian of Bristol's Orphans (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
• Corrie Ten Boom: Keeper of the Angels' Den (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
• Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
• Jim Elliot: One Great Purpose (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
• C.S. Lewis: Master Storyteller (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
• Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
• John Wesley: The World His Parish (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)