Amazing Grace: a story of salvation and slavery
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The Origin and Impact of 'Amazing Grace'
This chapter explores the origin and various tunes associated with the hymn 'Amazing Grace'. It delves into who wrote the words and composed the music, the different ways it was sung, and the resistance faced by the Anglican church. It also discusses the impact the hymn had on its audience, particularly its significance for African Americans and its role in the abolition movement and the civil rights movement.
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