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!"
