John Newton’s hymn “Amazing Grace.” The hymn first appeared in Newton’s New Year’s Day sermon in 1773, 252 years ago. One of the greatest hymns of all time, it has been part of countless ...

When Grace Day decided to become a lawyer, she didn't expect to endure torment from her peers and professors. But once she entered law school, she discovered most people believed women didn't ...

The words of the well-known hymn were first delivered in the Buckinghamshire market town of Olney People are being encouraged to sing Amazing Grace on New Year's Day to mark the 250th anniversary ...

President Obama delivered a powerful rendition of "Amazing Grace" at the funeral of slain Rev. Clementa Pinckney, and called on the country to honor those killed in the South Carolina church massacre.

Georgia Sadler is a nurse on a mission. She wanted to raise awareness of diabetes and breast cancer rates among Black women in her community. So, Georgia began by setting up informational seminars in ...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson completes a 36-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver George Pickens. Whether you’re cleaning your kitchen after a big meal or finishing a painting project ...

When Phyllis Adams and Leila Bolden stood in the middle of Washington National Cathedral on Thursday to sing President Jimmy Carter home with a stirring rendition of “Amazing Grace,” it was a song ...

Phyllis Adams sang at Jimmy Carter's funeral on Thursday. Here's who she is and why Jimmy Carter picked her to sing.

With few allies such as his mentor, John Newton (Albert Finney), a slave ship Captain turned repentant Priest who penned the hymn, "Amazing Grace", future Prime Minister William Pitt (Benedict ...

It’s one of the most popular hymns in the Christian songbook – but apparently the benefits of Amazing Grace are not purely ...