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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... marriage to Polly Catlett . The proposal was a difficult one , so much so that it was Polly who had to take the initiative at the moment of the couple's engagement . Newton re - lived the scene a year or so after the event in a letter ...
... marriage to Polly Catlett . The proposal was a difficult one , so much so that it was Polly who had to take the initiative at the moment of the couple's engagement . Newton re - lived the scene a year or so after the event in a letter ...
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... marriage , Polly was respectfully described by her fiancé as ' much esteemed by her connexions [ relatives ] which were genteel and numerous . By contrast , Newton had few connections and he himself could not possibly have been called ...
... marriage , Polly was respectfully described by her fiancé as ' much esteemed by her connexions [ relatives ] which were genteel and numerous . By contrast , Newton had few connections and he himself could not possibly have been called ...
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... marriage . The link between these two pillars of his life was the presence of the Lord . Newton constantly thanked and praised God for his divine role in the marriage . In a letter to Polly , Newton expressed his gratitude in this way ...
... marriage . The link between these two pillars of his life was the presence of the Lord . Newton constantly thanked and praised God for his divine role in the marriage . In a letter to Polly , Newton expressed his gratitude in this way ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
Pressganged | 13 |
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