John Newton

John Newton (1725 – 1807) was a sailor, preacher, and hymnwriter who was a leader of the Evangelical Revival of the eighteenth century. He is known for his conversion to Christ after a career in the salve trade and the hymn 'Amazing Grace'.
John Newton's letter to a friend rejoices in the Christian's union with Jesus Christ. 
John Newton reflects on the reign of Christ from Revelation 19:6. 
John Newton's sermon on John 1:29 displays the grace of Jesus the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. 
John Newton encourages a friend to draw near to Christ in the face of a relative's illness. 
John Newton's advice to a young friend considering Christian ministry is as wise and useful today as in 1756. 
John Newton gives us some pithy and ever-relevant advice on how to pray in public. 
John Newton gives advice about family worship in a letter to a friend.