1952: Death
Pink's health began to decline in 1949, but he persevered with his Bible study, refusing to take any medicines that would interfere with his mental…
Read moreJohn Newton (July 24, 1725 – December 21, 1807) was a British sailor and Anglican clergyman. Starting his career on the sea at a young age, he became involved with the slave trade for a few years. After experiencing a religious conversion, he became a minister, hymn-writer, and later a prominent supporter of the abolition of slavery. He was the author of many hymns, including “Amazing Grace” and “Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken.”