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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... Lord was pleased to preserve me from what I knew was sinful . ' This abstinence from sinful deeds , even though he may still have been indulging in sinful thoughts , was an indication that a new John Newton was in the process of ...
... Lord was pleased to preserve me from what I knew was sinful . ' This abstinence from sinful deeds , even though he may still have been indulging in sinful thoughts , was an indication that a new John Newton was in the process of ...
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... Lord Dartmouth . Apparently delighted by the impressive first year of his protégé's ministry in Olney , Dartmouth ... Lord's will : ' The offer is great , ' he wrote , ' but unless the Lord calls and clears my way , may I be preserved ...
... Lord Dartmouth . Apparently delighted by the impressive first year of his protégé's ministry in Olney , Dartmouth ... Lord's will : ' The offer is great , ' he wrote , ' but unless the Lord calls and clears my way , may I be preserved ...
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... Lord Dartmouth . As a member of Lord North's Cabinet he cannot have been pleased by reports that his own mansion in Olney , the Great House , was becoming a forum for complaints about the war , even in the form of prayers . Aware of his ...
... Lord Dartmouth . As a member of Lord North's Cabinet he cannot have been pleased by reports that his own mansion in Olney , the Great House , was becoming a forum for complaints about the war , even in the form of prayers . Aware of his ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
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