His name is John Newton.Published in 1779. With a message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of the sins people commit and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of God
I like this version myself. In fact the last verse was found years later in John's notes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghZfnQxUhzQ&p=BF974539EDE45464&playnext=1&index=2
I like this version myself. In fact the last verse was found years later in John's notes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghZfnQxUhzQ&p=BF974539EDE45464&playnext=1&index=2