There are some things about history that have been overlooked because of the discomfort or embarrassment they cause but, as God always does, there is good that comes out of even the ugliest eras of history. Case in point, the story of Amazing Grace written by John Newton. Click the link below and give a listen to yet another story of this great favorite.
http://pjcockrell.wordpress.com/2007/11/22/amazing-grace-just-the-black-notes/