collected  and published as the Olney Hymns, the most famous of which is "Amazing Grace."
    The hymn is based on David's declaration in I Chronicles 17:16-17.  But the words recount Newton's life.  As a wretched sinner and seller of other human beings, he deserved judgment.  Instead, he received God's grace and salvation.  Indeed, near the end of his life he still declared:  "I can remember what a great sinner I was, and I can remember what a great Savior Christ Jesus is!"
    Other famous hymns of