William Wilberforce movie, ‘Amazing Grace’
I was extremely happy to hear about this new movie, and would like to add a few URL’s that cover aspects of the film and of Wilberforce’s life that most people probably don’t know about (but should)….
“Wilberforce (1759-1833) was part of the evangelical reform movement which achieved much in the 19th century and is a fine example of a Christian whose compassion was not selective. Best known for his part in the abolition of slavery, Wilberforce was also an advocate for animals. He made an ardent speech in support of a bill to stop bull-baiting, and was on the founding committee of what is now the RSPCA.”
– Anglican Society for the Welfare of Animals, from “Animal Advocates: A Sermon Resource”
“Co-founder remembered in Amazing Grace” (RSPCA)
“Amazing Grace - The Work of William Wilberforce” (HSUS)
“Amazing Grace: Abolitionist founded first humane society”, by Ingrid Newkirk (PETA)
“See Compassion in Action in Amazing Grace” (HSUS)
Official website of “Amazing Grace” (find where the movie is playing here)
The Amazing Change: A Campaign to Carry on Wilberforce’s Vision of Mercy and Justice
Collect from Lesser Feasts and Fasts
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, kindle in your Church the never-failing gift of love, that, following the example of your servant William Wilberforce, we may have grace to defend the poor, and maintain the cause of those who have no helper; for the sake of him who gave his life for us, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.