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2025-08-04 06:55:24

Today, 4 August 2025, is the 300th birthday of John Newton, author, Anglican, anti-slavery campaigner, writer of many poems and hymns including #AmazingGrace #JohnNewton #Olney

A photograph of a contemporary painting of John Newton. A 17th clergyman wearing a black coat, white shirt and a wig.