Newton and Polly
Jody Hedlund
“Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found…”
Now remembered as the author of the world’s most famous hymn, in the mid-eighteenth century as England and France stand on the brink of war, John Newton is a young sailor wandering aimlessly through life. His only duty is to report to his ship and avoid disgracing his father—until the night he hears Polly Catlett’s enchanting voice, caroling. He’s immediately smitten and determined to win her affection.
An intense connection quickly forms between the two, but John’s reckless spirit and disregard for the Christian life are concerns for the responsible, devout Polly. When an ill-fated stop at a tavern leaves John imprisoned and bound, Polly must choose to either stand by his side or walk out of his life forever. Will she forfeit her future for the man she loves?
Step back through the pages of history to uncover the true love story behind a song that continues to stir the hearts and ignite the faith of millions around the globe.
Duration - 10h 49m.
Author - Jody Hedlund.
Narrator - Saskia Maarleveld.
Published Date - Monday, 12 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2016 Jody Hedlund ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
“Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found…” Now remembered as the author of the world’s most famous hymn, in the mid-eighteenth century as England and France stand on the brink of war, John Newton is a young sailor wandering aimlessly through life. His only duty is to report to his ship and avoid disgracing his father—until the night he hears Polly Catlett’s enchanting voice, caroling. He’s immediately smitten and determined to win her affection. An intense connection quickly forms between the two, but John’s reckless spirit and disregard for the Christian life are concerns for the responsible, devout Polly. When an ill-fated stop at a tavern leaves John imprisoned and bound, Polly must choose to either stand by his side or walk out of his life forever. Will she forfeit her future for the man she loves? Step back through the pages of history to uncover the true love story behind a song that continues to stir the hearts and ignite the faith of millions around the globe. Duration - 10h 49m. Author - Jody Hedlund. Narrator - Saskia Maarleveld. Published Date - Monday, 12 January 2026. Copyright - © 2016 Jody Hedlund ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:11
Dedication
Duration:00:00:24
Part One: Chapter 1
Duration:00:24:27
Chapter 2
Duration:00:32:21
Chapter 3
Duration:00:36:11
Chapter 4
Duration:00:28:29
Chapter 5
Duration:00:35:33
Chapter 6
Duration:00:22:01
Chapter 7
Duration:00:16:42
Part Two: One Year Later: Chapter 8
Duration:00:28:49
Chapter 9
Duration:00:29:17
Chapter 10
Duration:00:20:21
Chapter 11
Duration:00:15:01
Chapter 12
Duration:00:16:48
Chapter 13
Duration:00:23:29
Chapter 14
Duration:00:15:28
Chapter 15
Duration:00:27:31
Chapter 16
Duration:00:12:41
Chapter 17
Duration:00:22:28
Chapter 18
Duration:00:19:07
Part Three: A Year and a Half Later: Chapter 19
Duration:00:25:47
Chapter 20
Duration:00:32:57
Chapter 21
Duration:00:15:15
Chapter 22
Duration:00:25:52
Chapter 23
Duration:00:17:16
Chapter 24
Duration:00:20:00
Chapter 25
Duration:00:22:02
Chapter 26
Duration:00:23:29
Chapter 27
Duration:00:17:20
Epilogue
Duration:00:09:55
Author's Note
Duration:00:11:04
Ending Credits
Duration:00:01:05