American Christian worship leader and songwriterBest known for composing the globally renowned worship song 'As the Deer' in 1984. His works are extensively used in Protestant congregations worldwide....
English Anglican clergyman, former slave ship captain, and prolific writer of hymns.John Newton's life is a stark tale of transformation. Born in London, he was press-ganged into the Royal Navy as a young man. He later became involved in the Atlantic slave trade, captaining slave ships....