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As to myself, if I were not a Calvinist, I think I should have no more hope of success in preaching to men, than to horses or cows.
John Newton
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John Newton
Age: 82 †
Born: 1725
Born: July 24
Died: 1807
Died: December 21
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Not only the guilt, but the love of sin, and its dominion, are taken away, subdued by grace, and cordially renounced by the believing pardoned sinner.
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What Thou wilt, when Thou wilt, how Thou wilt. I had rather speak these three sentences from my heart in my mother tongue than be master of all the languages in Europe.
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A soul disengaged from the world is a heavenly one and then are we ready for heaven when our heart is there before us.
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The Christian must know that the season, measure, and continuance of his sufferings are appointed by Infinite Wisdom, and designed to work for his everlasting good and that grace and strength shall be afforded him according to his need.
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By affliction prayer is quickened, for our prayers are very apt to grow languid and formal in a time of ease.
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The art of spreading rumors may be compared to the art of pin-making. There is usually some truth, which I call the wire as this passes from hand to hand, one gives it a polish, another a point, others make and put on the head, and at last the pin is completed.
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Many are convinced, who are not truly enlightened are afraid of the consequences of sin, though they never saw its evil have a seeming desire of salvation, which is not founded upon a truly spiritual discovery of their own wretchedness, and the excellency of Jesus.
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My grand point in preaching is to break the hard heart, and to heal the broken one.
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Whether men are pleased or not, we will, we must, worship the Lamb that was slain.
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Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.
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I am not what I ought to be, I am not what I want to be, I am not what I hope to be in another world but still I am not what I once used to be, and by the grace of God I am what I am
John Newton
Though the island of Great Britain exhibits but a small spot upon the map of the globe, it makes a splendid appearance in the history of mankind, and for a long space has been signally under the protection of God and a seat of peace, liberty and truth.
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God often takes a course for accomplishing His purposes directly contrary to what our narrow views would prescribe. He brings a death upon our feelings, wishes, and prospects when He is about to give us the desire of our hearts.
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Zeal is that pure and heavenly flame,The fire of love supplies While that which often bears the name,Is self in a disguise.True zeal is merciful and mild,Can pity and forbear The false is headstrong, fierce and wild,And breathes revenge and war.
John Newton
A minister full of comforts & free from failings as an angel, though he would be happy, wouldn't be a good or useful preacher
John Newton
If we seem to get no good by attempting to draw near to Him, we may be sure we will get none by keeping away from Him.
John Newton
What will it profit a man if he gains his cause and silences his adversary if at the same time he loses that humble, tender frame of spirit in which the Lord delights, and to which the promise of his presence is made?
John Newton
Zeal without knowledge is like expedition to a man in the dark.
John Newton
The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay But when I am happy in Him December's as pleasant as May.
John Newton
If we venture beyond the pale of Scripture, we are...exposed to all the illusions of imagination and enthusiasm.
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