![]() ![]() ![]() This best-selling, missionary biography series - Christian Heroes: Then & Now - chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust in God accomplished extraordinary exploits for His kingdom and glory. A living witness to God’s ability to change hearts, John joined the movement to set slaves free and penned hymns of hope, such as “Amazing Grace,” sung by millions around the world today (1725–1807). This is a compelling story about William Wilberforce, who along with his friends, worked tirelessly for almost 50 years to end slavery in Great Britain. Eventually he gave up his former life completely and became a minister with a deep passion for the gospel. John began his conversion to Christianity while he captained a slave ship. When he found himself on a sinking ship, he called out to God for help. Impressed into the Royal Navy, John clashed with his fellow seamen and even became a servant alongside slaves in West Africa. /rebates/2faudiobook2f6329817182fWilliam-Wilberforce-Take-up-the-Fight&. John Newton’s life was in a downward spiral. ![]() He was about to drown in the North Atlantic Ocean, gone with no trace. Perhaps it would be from some tropical disease in Africa or from wounds he received in a brawl with another seaman. DescriptionEach wave stressed the damaged ship, and John wondered how long she could last. ![]()
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