Amazing Grace! From Blind to Free
Item Number: JMG1511Format: Choral CantataVoicing: SATBWords and Music by Lloyd LarsonNarration by Mark CabanissOrchestrations by Ed Hogan From storm-tossed seas to a soul transformed, Amazing Grace! From Blind to Free powerfully recounts the gripping true story of John Newton - slave trader turned abolitionist - whose life journey resulted in him writing one of the most beloved hymns of all time. Featuring two narrators (one as Newton himself and the other as a guiding storyteller) the work is both historically rich and spiritually profound. Accessible yet deeply inspiring, it is ideal for churches, Christian schools, and community choirs looking for a meaningful and memorable event. With its uplifting musical moments, dynamic storytelling, and rich theological themes this cantata offers a unique worship and performance experience that’s easily prepared yet profoundly moving. Originally premiered to a standing ovation at Carnegie Hall, the soul-stirring finale setting of Amazing Gra