John Newton: From Disgrace to Amazing GraceContinuum, 2007 - 308 páginas John Newton is one of the most important and influential men of the 18th century. His famous conversion during a storm at sea lead to his new role as a social reformer and key figure in the abolition of slavery. In this book, Jonathan Aitken discovers the man, his motivation and beliefs. |
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... Clunie , whose occupation as captain of a ship ( not engaged in the slave trade ) from London was of secondary importance in his life to his membership of a Dissenters ' chapel in London known as the Stepney Independent Meeting . Soon ...
... Clunie , whose occupation as captain of a ship ( not engaged in the slave trade ) from London was of secondary importance in his life to his membership of a Dissenters ' chapel in London known as the Stepney Independent Meeting . Soon ...
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... Clunie taught Newton how to pray aloud in company , how to engage in dialogue with fellow believers , how to study the Bible , and how to give witness or personal testimony explaining that the gift of God's grace had changed his life ...
... Clunie taught Newton how to pray aloud in company , how to engage in dialogue with fellow believers , how to study the Bible , and how to give witness or personal testimony explaining that the gift of God's grace had changed his life ...
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... Clunie . Taking the criticisms he received to heart , Newton altered his style of pulpit oratory with good effect . The following Sunday he not only attracted a large crowd but pleased it too . ' The Lord was very gracious to me at ...
... Clunie . Taking the criticisms he received to heart , Newton altered his style of pulpit oratory with good effect . The following Sunday he not only attracted a large crowd but pleased it too . ' The Lord was very gracious to me at ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
Pressganged | 13 |
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