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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... verse 17 : ' If any man will do his will , he shall know of the doctrine , whether it be of God . ' Newton's interpretation of this verse was that even though he did not accept the Christian gospel he should , for the time being , take ...
... verse 17 : ' If any man will do his will , he shall know of the doctrine , whether it be of God . ' Newton's interpretation of this verse was that even though he did not accept the Christian gospel he should , for the time being , take ...
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... verse is likely to have been inspired by the imagery of Ephesians 6:16 , which speaks of ' taking up the shield of faith ' . In the fifth verse , the phrase ' within the veil ' is taken from Hebrews 6:19 . In the sixth verse , the ...
... verse is likely to have been inspired by the imagery of Ephesians 6:16 , which speaks of ' taking up the shield of faith ' . In the fifth verse , the phrase ' within the veil ' is taken from Hebrews 6:19 . In the sixth verse , the ...
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... verse of Amazing Grace had been added in the Uncle Tom's Cabin version . This new concluding verse , which was nothing to do with Newton , had never before appeared in any publication of Amazing Grace . However , the four lines ...
... verse of Amazing Grace had been added in the Uncle Tom's Cabin version . This new concluding verse , which was nothing to do with Newton , had never before appeared in any publication of Amazing Grace . However , the four lines ...
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A Spiritual Upbringing | 1 |
First Steps in Love and Seafaring | 7 |
Pressganged | 13 |
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