Probably best known as the author of the hymn "Amazing Grace," John Newton (1725-1807) is now largely forgotten among evangelical Christians. But it is worth recalling something of Newton's remarkable story. His parish ministry, practice of spiritual direction, and the integrity of his personal relationships make him a trustworthy guide for Christians today.
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This review is from: The Life & Spirituality of John Newton: An Authentic Narrative (Sources of Evangelical Spirituality) (Paperback)
John Newton, author of the famous Christian hymn, Amazing Grace, tells the amazing story of his early life as a slaver in Africa, and how God in His mercy removed him from that life and drew the young Newton to Himself, in the first portion of this short book.
The fourteen chapters of what has since been called Newton's Narrative are rendered in the form of fourteen one-sheet letters published in 1764. Newton is known for the many encouraging letters he wrote to friends and family during his life as a minister in the Church of England--letters that are filled with sound Christian encouragement even for readers today. The final portion of the book consists of three of his landmark letters: "Grace in the Blade", "Grace in the Ear", and "Grace in the Full Corn in the Ear", a three-part explanation of his views on the Christian walk of a new believer, the older believer, and the mature Christian, taken from Mark 4:28. These letters are but a taste of the spiritual insight of a man who loved Jesus Christ above all things, and who for the rest of his life remained thankful to Him for saving him out of a life of sin and degradation--a slave of slaves in Africa.
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The Authentic Narrative by Newton is a classic from the very earliest of days in the Evangelical movement - mid 18th century England. While it is with regret that at the time of his writing his biography the horrors and sinfulness of the slave trade were not yet apparent to him (Newton later becomes a driving force in the life of Wilberforce and the abolition of slavery in England).
The text itself is well presented with a great introduction by Hindmarsh. The biography is well paced for modern readers and presents a riveting tail of near death experiences, love and salvation. Would recommend this book to anyone looking for an inspiring biography that will inspire them to incorporate their understanding of God's working into the situations of their life.
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