Amazing Grace Trivia Quiz

Answer: wretch

The tune from this song is an early American folk melody.

Answer: found

Newton's mom died when he was seven. At age 11 he begin working on his father's ship. His early life was one of rebellion and debauchery. He eventually became owner of his own slave ship.

Answer: fear

Needless to say,capturing, transporting, and selling slaves was a vicious way of living. In 1748, Newton was at sea in a furious storm. He began reading "Imitation of Christ", written by Thomas a Kempis. The message of this religous classic as well as the storm got Newton's attention and for the first time in his life,he began to think about spiritual issues.

Answer: hour

Even after his conversion, Newton continued as a slave ship captain. He tried to justify his work by improving conditions on his ship. He even held public worship on Sunday for his rough and hardened crew. Eventually his convictions compelled him to give up his business.

Answer: sins

Newton gave up his ship and returned to England, where he became a strong anti-slavery advocate. He married Mary Catlett in 1750 and spent nine years working at the Port of Liverpool

Answer: grace

Newton's faith grew to a point where he felt called to preach. At age 39 he was ordained by the Anglican church. He worked with a small church in the village of Olney for 15 years.

Answer: home

Newton effectively used his life experiences to tell how God's grace changed him. Contrary to Anglican church tradition,he would often preach in large halls. He felt that the "psalms" in the "official church hymnal" were dry, so he would find heart-felt hymns that touched the emotions of his congregation. Soon he began writing such hymns. Newton, along with neighbor and author William Cowper, eventually wrote enough hymns to print "The Olney Hymnal".

Answer: ten thousand

Newton left Olney and spent the remaining 28 years of his life with the St Mary Woolnoth Church in London. Being at this influenetial church allowed Newton to build relationships with the political leaders of the day. His influence led to the British Parliament's deciding to abolish slavery in its domain. Ironically, this law was established in 1807 - the year Newton died.

Answer: sun

Newton died at the age of 82. He never ceased to marvel at God's mercy and grace. On one occasion before his death, Newton declared in a sermon, "My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things. That I am a great sinner and that Christ is a great Savior!" He is buried along with his wife, who died of cancer in 1790, in the Olney Church Cemetery.

Answer: God's

"Amazing Grace" is a great expression of John Newton's life. The hymn is based on part of King David's prayer in I Chronicles 17:16,17. "Who am I, O Lord God,and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? And as if this were not enough in your sight, O God, you have spoken about the future of the house of your servant. You have looked on me as though I were the most exalted of men, O Lord God." I hope you enjoyed this quiz.