Many people think they know the story of the hymn,"Amazing Grace ... including published sheet music and personal diaries, Walvin's book is a testament to his excellence as a historian and ...

When asked why the song has proved so enduring, music ... linked to "Amazing Grace," until 1835, when an American Baptist, William Walker, published "The Southern Harmony" hymn book with a song ...

Yet it also appeared in The Army Hymn-Book for Confederate soldiers ... from songbooks to sheet music to radio to vinyl, Amazing Grace benefitted. "There's an element of serendipity at every ...

“Amazing grace,” intoned the eulogist, and repeated it. He began to sing: “how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me,” and the congregation, a bit startled, joined in, as the ...

James Walvin, Professor of History Emeritus at the University of York, and author of a new book on the hymn Amazing Grace. “It is a hymn that speaks of hope and redemptions, of peace and ...