John Newton
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Hymn writer, mariner, clergymen, and abolitionist
William Wilberforce
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The British statesmen who led the fight to end slavery in Britain
The Second Great Awakening
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This nineteenth century religious movement was characterized by evangelical preaching and enthusiastic worship