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Newton & Polly
by Jody Hedlund
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Uncover the true love story behind the famous hymn that stirs the hearts and ignites the faith of millions around the globe. Now remembered as the author of the world’s most famous hymn, in the mid-eighteenth century as England and France stand on the brink of war, John Newton is a young sailor wandering aimlessly through life. His only duty is to report to his ship and avoid disgracing his father—until the night he hears Polly Catlett’s enchanting voice, caroling. He’s immediately smitten and determined to win her affection. An intense connection quickly forms between the two, but John’s reckless spirit and disregard for the Christian life are concerns for the responsible, devout Polly.
John Newton’s reckless seafaring years and relationship with Mary ‘Polly’ Catlett precede the ministry and hymn writing for which he became famous. The novel places romance within his enslavement in West Africa, naval service and gradual conversion, presenting grace as a disruptive moral change rather than a sentimental reward.
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