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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... began to pray , ' Lord have mercy on us ! ' After many hours of extreme peril , the storm subsided and Newton felt at peace . ' About this time , ' he said , ' I began to know that there is a God who answers prayer . ' Almost ...
... began to pray , ' Lord have mercy on us ! ' After many hours of extreme peril , the storm subsided and Newton felt at peace . ' About this time , ' he said , ' I began to know that there is a God who answers prayer . ' Almost ...
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... began a pes- simistic dialogue with God about his future prospects in eternity . Because he was too exhausted to continue pumping he was sent up on deck , where he steered the Greyhound for eleven hours as her helmsman , a role which ...
... began a pes- simistic dialogue with God about his future prospects in eternity . Because he was too exhausted to continue pumping he was sent up on deck , where he steered the Greyhound for eleven hours as her helmsman , a role which ...
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... began to conceive hopes greater than all my fears , ' said Newton , evidently catching the new mood of optimism . Suddenly the cry of ' Land ho ! ' was again heard from the lookout . This time there was no false dawn or optical illusion ...
... began to conceive hopes greater than all my fears , ' said Newton , evidently catching the new mood of optimism . Suddenly the cry of ' Land ho ! ' was again heard from the lookout . This time there was no false dawn or optical illusion ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
Pressganged | 13 |
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