Brought a tear to my eye. This needs to happen at more rallies and more conservative gatherings. We need our voices heard in a positive manner. Drown them out. Battle call.
Written almost two and a half centuries ago in 1772, the words for the beloved song were borne from the heart, mind and experiences of the Englishman John Newton. Knowing the story of John Newton's life as a slave trader and the journey he went through before writing the hymn will help to understand the depth of his words and his gratefulness for God's truly amazing grace.
Having lived through a rather unfortunate and troubled childhood (his mother passed away when he was just six years old), Newton spent years fighting against authority, going so far as trying to desert the Royal Navy in his twenties. Later, abandoned by his crew in West Africa, he was forced to be a servant to a slave trader but was eventually rescued. On the return voyage to England, a violent storm hit and almost sank the ship, prompting Newton to begin his spiritual conversion as he cried out to God to save them from the storm.
Upon his return, however, Newton became a slave ship master, a profession in which he served for several years. Bringing slaves from Africa to England over multiple trips, he admitted to sometimes treating the slaves abhorrently. In 1754, after becoming violently ill on a sea voyage, Newton abandoned his life as a slave trader, the slave trade, and seafaring, altogether, wholeheartedly devoting his life to God's service.
He was ordained as an Anglican priest in 1764 and became quite popular as a preacher and hymn writer, penning some 280 hymns, among them the great "Amazing Grace," which first appeared in the Olney Hymns, printed by Newton and poet/fellow writer William Cowper. It was later set to the popular tune NEW BRITAIN in 1835 by William Walker.
In later years, Newton fought alongside William Wilberforce, leader of the parliamentary campaign to abolish the African slave trade. He described the horrors of the slave trade in a tract he wrote supporting the campaign and lived to see the British passage of the Slave Trade Act 1807.
Yeah, the justification will be something like"It was commonly sung by enslaved blacks so it's a memorial to racism and must be removed from our history". Don't laugh, it's not a joke.
I remember being at this rally in Cape Girardeau. I remember the first rally was called off due to some cursed hurricane. The whole region fell into a heavy despair for a long time... it seemed that we had missed our opportunity to see the God Emporer himself! Unlike those in the big cities, this was really our only opportunity to ever see a President. We are typically forgotten by everyone, the last President to visit our region was that of William Howard Taft. We literally have his visit painted on the flood wall here. This honestly seemed like our only chance to see a President... but then our luck changed! We found that we were granted the immense pleasure of seeing the Emporer himself the night before the 2018 election! It was so amazing! I remember standing in the front row of people watching the GEOTUS himself. There was literally no room for anyone else, I believe they also had to use the overflow areas as well. I will never forget how he spoke to us, you could tell he was fighting for us! The President gave our region hope, that we would not be forgotten, that we a little region in Missouri, mattered to the leader of the free world. Not because of some immense voting power we held (which we didn't), but simply because we were Americans and thats what mattered to him. I loved singing along to Amazing Grace that Night! Thank you for visiting us Mr. Trump. The people of Cape Girardeau, Missouri will never let you down!
Brought a tear to my eye. This needs to happen at more rallies and more conservative gatherings. We need our voices heard in a positive manner. Drown them out. Battle call.
This happened after a woman fainted and doctors in the audience went to care for her. Trump supporters are incredible. I love you all!!
I was there. Cape Girardeau MO. Workin' hard to get Josh Hawley elected.
I remember this. I think the election was the next day (midterms)?
Another reason I knew dems stole a LOT of seats was because I saw the momentum against them after Kavanaugh and FOR our side with unity like this.
It's terrifying that they can steal elections and get away with it.
For those that don't know the story.....
Written almost two and a half centuries ago in 1772, the words for the beloved song were borne from the heart, mind and experiences of the Englishman John Newton. Knowing the story of John Newton's life as a slave trader and the journey he went through before writing the hymn will help to understand the depth of his words and his gratefulness for God's truly amazing grace.
Having lived through a rather unfortunate and troubled childhood (his mother passed away when he was just six years old), Newton spent years fighting against authority, going so far as trying to desert the Royal Navy in his twenties. Later, abandoned by his crew in West Africa, he was forced to be a servant to a slave trader but was eventually rescued. On the return voyage to England, a violent storm hit and almost sank the ship, prompting Newton to begin his spiritual conversion as he cried out to God to save them from the storm.
Upon his return, however, Newton became a slave ship master, a profession in which he served for several years. Bringing slaves from Africa to England over multiple trips, he admitted to sometimes treating the slaves abhorrently. In 1754, after becoming violently ill on a sea voyage, Newton abandoned his life as a slave trader, the slave trade, and seafaring, altogether, wholeheartedly devoting his life to God's service.
He was ordained as an Anglican priest in 1764 and became quite popular as a preacher and hymn writer, penning some 280 hymns, among them the great "Amazing Grace," which first appeared in the Olney Hymns, printed by Newton and poet/fellow writer William Cowper. It was later set to the popular tune NEW BRITAIN in 1835 by William Walker.
In later years, Newton fought alongside William Wilberforce, leader of the parliamentary campaign to abolish the African slave trade. He described the horrors of the slave trade in a tract he wrote supporting the campaign and lived to see the British passage of the Slave Trade Act 1807.
Conclusion: it’s only a matter of time before the left tries to cancel the song Amazing Grace.
Yeah, the justification will be something like"It was commonly sung by enslaved blacks so it's a memorial to racism and must be removed from our history". Don't laugh, it's not a joke.
Also reminds us us that God uses imperfect people to do His work.
Thank you for the history. It is my favorite hymn. It never fails to move me to tears.
That is a powerful moment. I think I just watched it about 10 times.
I love this man.
I was watching that night, cried then and I will again as I watch it now.
It was for someone who passed out, correct?
Yep.
I'll just leave this here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNuQbJst4Lk
Awesome!!!!
You'll never see such respect and reverence at anything Democrat related.
MY PEOPLE, MY PRESIDENT
Who’s cutting onions. I’m not crying. You’re crying!
Was there. For those wanting to know. This wa sin Missouri. This was trump helping to get josh Hawley elected. Was a great addition.
This is one of my most favorite of rally moments. I tear up each time I remember it.
We are the good guys. Don't ever forget that.
I remember being at this rally in Cape Girardeau. I remember the first rally was called off due to some cursed hurricane. The whole region fell into a heavy despair for a long time... it seemed that we had missed our opportunity to see the God Emporer himself! Unlike those in the big cities, this was really our only opportunity to ever see a President. We are typically forgotten by everyone, the last President to visit our region was that of William Howard Taft. We literally have his visit painted on the flood wall here. This honestly seemed like our only chance to see a President... but then our luck changed! We found that we were granted the immense pleasure of seeing the Emporer himself the night before the 2018 election! It was so amazing! I remember standing in the front row of people watching the GEOTUS himself. There was literally no room for anyone else, I believe they also had to use the overflow areas as well. I will never forget how he spoke to us, you could tell he was fighting for us! The President gave our region hope, that we would not be forgotten, that we a little region in Missouri, mattered to the leader of the free world. Not because of some immense voting power we held (which we didn't), but simply because we were Americans and thats what mattered to him. I loved singing along to Amazing Grace that Night! Thank you for visiting us Mr. Trump. The people of Cape Girardeau, Missouri will never let you down!
REEEEE TRUMP SUPPORTERS SING ABOUT AN "AMAZING RACE" AT RALLY REEEEEEE
I’m not crying, you’re crying
We are all crying
Powerful moment.
You haven't.
What did they say?
I love Trump. But he doesn't seem to know the words, that's all. Geez.