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A short, straightforward biography of John Newton (1725-1807), whose experiences as captain of a slave ship led him to join the ministry and campaign against the evils of slavery. For 9-13 year olds.
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From the Stories of Faith and Fame series - the stories of men and women who went all over the world with their Christian faith. This is the thrilling story of a boy who went to sea to become a ship's captain - but his ship was a slave trading ship. John Newton's heart was touched by the misery he saw around him. He was converted and became one of London's most famous preachers, and worked hard to kill the slave trade which had once given him his livelihood.
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