Few songs have echoed through history with the same force as Amazing Grace. It’s been sung in cathedrals and whispered at gravesides, recorded by countless artists, and cherished across cultures. But behind the hymn we all know lies the remarkable journey of one man, John Newton, whose story reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace.
John Newton wasn’t always the preacher or hymn writer we remember today. In fact, he spent much of his early life adrift, both literally and spiritually. Working in the slave trade, Newton’s life was marked by rebellion, hardship, and sin. His path seemed set toward destruction.
Yet in the midst of a violent storm at sea, Newton cried out for mercy. That night became a turning point in his life. Slowly, God reshaped him from a slave trader into a pastor, writer, and passionate voice against the very trade he once profited from.
Years later, out of this transformed life came the words:
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me …
Newton’s hymn became a testimony to God’s power to redeem and renew. It’s not simply a song, it’s a confession of how the grace of Christ rewrites even the darkest story.
Today, his story comes alive in a brand-new docudrama: Amazing Grace: The Untold Story. Filmed on location in England, with a rich cast, soaring choral music, and powerful narration, the film takes us into the heart of Newton’s journey. It’s more than history, it’s an invitation to see the boundless grace of Christ at work.
And the best news? Amazing Grace is out now.
Newton’s story speaks directly to us. It shows that no past is too dark for God’s light to break through. It reminds us that grace is not just an idea to believe in, but through the power of Christ it transforms lives.
Amazing Grace: The Untold Story
Discover the untold story behind the hymn that changed the world.
Step into history with Amazing Grace—a powerful docudrama that follows John Newton’s dramatic transformation from a rebellious youth to a bold preacher during the Great Awakening. Experience the moment that gave birth to the world’s most beloved hymn, first sung over 250 years ago.
Filmed on location in England and California, Amazing Grace: The Untold Storyfeatures an unforgettable cast, including John Rhys-Davies, Jeremy Theobald, and Louis Tomeo, alongside moving insights from Dr. Bruce Hindmarsh and Joni Eareckson Tada. Don’t miss the breathtaking performance by the British African Kingdom Choir—filmed in the very church where Amazing Grace first rang out.
Be inspired. Be moved. Rediscover Amazing Grace.