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Research into an area of Liverpool named Goree leads to discovering the workplace of John Newton, the slave trader turned preacher and most famously the author of Amazing Grace.
In Part One of this series we covered the early history of an area in Liverpool named Goree that took its name from a Slave embarkation island off Senegal. This installment concerns the discovery of the workplace of a famous historical figure on the site, John Newton. There is a host of material available on Newton’s religious works and the abolitionist stance he took later in his life. However, it is the earlier stage of his life in Liverpool we are concerned with on this post.
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Arguably the best-known Christian hymn is “Amazing Grace.” Its text, a poem penned in 1772 by John Newton, describes the joy and peace of a soul uplifted from despair to salvation through the gift of grace. Newton’s words are also a vivid autobiographical commentary on how he was spared from both physical and spiritual ruin. It relates the happy ending of the tale of a defiant man who manages again and again to escape danger, disease, abuse, and death, only to revert to “struggles between sin and conscience.”
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A Look Back at Olivia Newton-John’s Iconic Life in Photos
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When you think of icons, it’s hard not to jump to 1980s superstar Olivia Newton-John instantly. Ever since she could, she worked her way in entertainment, singing and acting every chance she could. Starting at ten years old, Newton-John knew she was made for superstardom. From Greaseto Xanadu, captivating memoirs to cancer research advocacy, Newton-John touched millions of souls.
Sadly, on Aug. 8, it was announced that Newton-John passed away at 73 on her Southern California ranch with her family by her side. Her best friend of 40 years and former co-star John Travolta led the way for stars to mourn the impactful Oscar nominee. He went to Instagram, showing a throwback photo of the late star, leaving a tear-jerking tribute to his friend. “My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road, and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”
Newton-John not only had an impressive, fantastic career but her life
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