Amazing Grace in Chatham
A slave ship offloading its ‘cargo’
A talk on the life and local connections of John Newton, composer of the hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ and mentor of William Wilberforce, will be given at Chatham Library, Gun Wharf, Dock Road on Thursday 8 February. Tickets are priced at £1.00 and can be obtained in advance from 01634 337799
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me,
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come.
‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
I have already come.
‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.