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Former Slave Trader & Slave Boat Captain Turned Anglican Clergyman, Abolitionist & Composer John Newton (e.g. Amazing Grace) Turns 300 Today, 7/24/25!
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Here is some of what U2's Bono had to say not long ago, his personal take on God's amazing grace, that is 
--David
The thing that keeps me on my knees is the difference between Grace and Karma.
You see, at the center of all religions is the idea of Karma. You know, what you put out comes back to you; an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, or in physics - in physical laws - every action is met by an equal or an opposite one. It's clear to me that Karma is at the very heart of the universe. I'm absolutely sure of it.
And yet, along comes this idea called Grace to upend all of that 'as you reap, so you will sow' stuff. Love interrupts, if you like, the consequences of your actions, which in my case is very good news indeed, because I've done a lot of stupid stuff."
~Bono
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Verse 1
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
Verse 2
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
Verse 3
Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
Verse 4
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
His Word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Verse 5
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright, shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.
Bright, shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.
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