Great spiritual songs that inspire are a part of America’s folklore. Long a part of our nation’s canon of song, we hardly give thought to how they came into existence. Each one does have a story though, which sheds light on the place and time they were born. The following songs are a few examples [...]
A staple of both spiritual and secular singers alike, Amazing Grace is one of the world’s most popular songs. John Newton, its writer, lived a life full of sin and redemption, both of which inspired the song’s timeless lyrics. According to Newton’s biography, the words of Amazing Grace show the song was very personal in [...]
