A Reflection on Today's Reading In our parish bulletin, the Reflection on today's scripture reading refers to John Newton who wrote "Amazing Grace." I found this so like the scripture verse in Matthew 8:26 when the apostles' fear became so great that they woke Jesus that I had to share it with my readers. Newton had been a slave trader and a drunk when a violent storm threatened to sink his ship with all those aboard. For the first time in his life, he prayed. He was saved as were those on his ship. After that episode, he quit the slave trade and spent the remainder of his life repenting, writing hymns, and eventually becoming a minister. Remember this tale which sums up the grace given Newton by God whenever singing or hearing this hymn. More details of his life can be found here and here .
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