SONGS OF PRAISE – AMAZING GRACE – BY Charles Schokman “Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?”- 1 Chronicles 17:16. While this prayer by King David teaches us a lesson of thanksgiving and humility, it is a passage that was used in a popular hymn written by John Newton. Have you ever wondered who wrote some of the most popular hymns? Have you wondered for what purpose they were written? There are hundreds of hymns in the world, some incredibly well-known across numerous countries. The growing popularity of these hymns may make one wonder, how or why they gained so much traction in their journey throughout the world. Let’s dive deeper into the story behind the song of “Amazing Grace.” It was December 1772, in Olney ...
