John Newton (1725-1807) James Brown, of Scotland, author or “Torchbearers of the Truth”, provides a short but useful biography of John Newton, the author of the hymn Amazing Grace. On John Newton’s gravestone it reads: “John Newton, Clerk, once an infidel and […]
The Kite A poem by John Newton 1725-1807 My waking dreams are best concealed, Much folly, little good they yield. But now and then I gain when sleeping A friendly hint that’s worth the keeping. Lately I dreamt of one […]
I Asked the Lord A poem by John Newton (1725-1807) I asked the Lord that I might grow, In faith, and love, and every grace; Might more of His salvation know, And seek, more earnestly, His face. ‘Twas He who […]
Day of Judgment A poem by John Newton (1725-1807) Day of judgment! Day of wonders! Hark! the trumpet’s awful sound, Louder than a thousand thunders, Shakes the vast creation round! How the summons wilt the sinner’s heart confound! At His […]
