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Garth,
As you know, being a Senior Umpire, we officials need to be versed on a wide variety of topics!
Your dissertation didn't mention it . . . but slavery was quite legal in the United States until the mid - 1800's. Hardly a reason for Newton to feel too much remorse; as you've pointed out. Much less a reason to write a song based on his personal feelings. The contest idea sounds more like the truth.
It is curious on why so many AA groups use "Amazing Grace" as their anthem though.
Jerry
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