Who wrote the poem "Amazing Grace"?
Q: Who wrote the poem "Amazing Grace"?
A: Englishman John Newton wrote the poem "Amazing Grace".
Q: When was "Amazing Grace" written?
A: "Amazing Grace" was written in 1772.
Q: Where did the song "Amazing Grace" come from?
A: The song "Amazing Grace" was based on the poem "Faith's Review and Expectation" by Englishman John Newton.
Q: Was the poem "Amazing Grace" always a song?
A: No, the poem "Amazing Grace" was set to music to become the song that is known today.
Q: Is there an additional stanza added to most versions of "Amazing Grace"?
A: Yes, an unknown author added a seventh stanza to most versions since 1829 beginning with the words "When we've been there ten thousand years".
Q: Are stanzas five and six included in all versions of "Amazing Grace"?
A: No, in some versions stanzas five and six are cut and the song goes directly to the seventh stanza.
Q: Who added the seventh stanza to "Amazing Grace"?
A: An unknown author added the seventh stanza to most versions of "Amazing Grace" since 1829.
