250 yrs ago

250 yrs today since this hymn was first sung, written by a man whose life had been totally transformed by God. May God continue to bless His people through this hymn and may people's lives still be transformed by God!!!

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Mathers · 61-69 Best Comment

The man was a freethinker, atheist, blasphemer and his language so foul it even offended his fellow sailors. Yet transformed by Grace he could write these words.
His grave at Olney, Northanptonshire:

1pebbles · 56-60, F

@Mathers a sinner, just like me.... No one is perfect, we all fall short..

TheWildEcho · 56-60, M

@1pebbles yes we do! And God's grace can reach any of us