Books with title Amazing Grace: A Story of Heaven

After five years of crippling depression, Iris finally has her life figured out. Shes chosen a career that will make her happy and will help her bring joy in other peoples lives (a high priority for her). Only, this is her last day on earth! Once in heaven, shes furious about having lost her life, and nothing Jesus says can console her. She does find joy and peace, however, and loves finding something new to learn about. When asked to return to earth in order to help a confused teenager, shes both elated and apprehensive. She likes the idea of trying to help someone, but shes not sure she can. Little does she know that God is in charge.

“Amazing Grace! (How sweet the sound!)”The hymn’s composer, John Newton, led a successful life as a seafaring trader, sailing from Liverpool to Africa and on to Antigua. His cargo was a lucrative one, for he traded in human beings. It was the height of the slave trade, and he made his terrible journey many times. But one night a storm raged. His ship was almost lost. He prayed that if only salvation would come to “a wretch like me,” he would leave the slave trade and work towards its abolition. That night was a turning point in Newton’s life. He became an ardent abolitionist and a Methodist minister. But his greatest legacy is “Amazing Grace.”This unique book is an excellent introduction to the history of slavery and also contains the original text of the hymn, music, and map endpapers.

“Amazing Grace! (How sweet the sound!)”The hymn’s composer, John Newton, led a successful life as a seafaring trader, sailing from Liverpool to Africa and on to Antigua. His cargo was a lucrative one, for he traded in human beings. It was the height of the slave trade, and he made his terrible journey many times. But one night a storm raged. His ship was almost lost. He prayed that if only salvation would come to “a wretch like me,” he would leave the slave trade and work towards its abolition. That night was a turning point in Newton’s life. He became an ardent abolitionist and a Methodist minister. But his greatest legacy is “Amazing Grace.”This unique book is an excellent introduction to the history of slavery and also contains the original text of the hymn, music, and map endpapers.

After five years of crippling depression, Iris finally has her life figured out. She’s chosen a career that will make her happy and will help her bring joy in other people’s lives (a high priority for her). Only, this is her last day on earth! Once in heaven, she’s furious about having lost her life, and nothing Jesus says can console her. She does find joy and peace, however, and loves finding something new to learn about. When asked to return to earth in order to help a confused teenager, she’s both elated and apprehensive. She likes the idea of trying to help someone, but she’s not sure she can. Little does she know that God is in charge.