Newton’s Grace

Newton’s Grace is the true story of a real “Prodigal Son,” the story of miraculous forgiveness and change that lies behind the powerful words of one of the world’s most beloved hymns. 
As a slave ship captain, he transported thousands of Africans to slavery in America. Following a powerful conversion experience during a storm at sea, God turned his life around. Newton would eventually become a pastor in the Church of England who fought to abolish the slave trade, and went on to write several of the church’s most beloved hymns, including “Amazing Grace.