John newton

Discover the incredible story of John Newton, a former slave trader turned abolitionist and hymn writer. Learn about his journey of redemption and how his experiences shaped his faith and influenced the world.
"There are many who stumble in the noon-day, not for want of light, but for want of eyes." -- John Newton People, Godly Woman, William Wordsworth, John Newton, Reformed Theology, Assurance Of Salvation, Preacher, Sermon, Humility

John Newton will forever be remembered as the former slave trader who, by God's amazing grace, was redeemed and set free from a life of sin and recklessness. Of course we know that he penned the beloved, classic hymn Amazing Grace as a testimony to the transforming power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Newton felt called by God to encourage and admonish others through the written word, a man of letters whose scribblings have been preserved for centuries to benefit us today. Recently I was…

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Newton, John (1725-1807) Evangelical divine and hymn writer. Was an English sailor, in the Royal Navy for a period, and later a captain of slave ships. He became ordained as an evangelical Anglican cleric, served Olney, Buckinghamshire for two decades, and also wrote hymns, known for Amazing Grace and Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken. Christian Quotes, Inspiration, Bible Quotes, In Christ Alone, John Newton, Jesus Is Lord, Covenant Theology, Newton Quotes, Trust God

Newton, John (1725-1807) Evangelical divine and hymn writer. Was an English sailor, in the Royal Navy for a period, and later a captain of slave ships. He became ordained as an evangelical Anglican cleric, served Olney, Buckinghamshire for two decades, and also wrote hymns, known for Amazing Grace and Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken.

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