Devil on the Deck: A Stirring Adventure about John Newton's Discovery of Amazing Grace (Hardcover)

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A fictionalized account of the early life of John Newton, who spent many years as a British merchant seaman and ship captain before retiring from the sea to become an ordained minister, hymn writer, and outspoken opponent of the slave trade.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 190 pages
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company; 1st edition (January 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800712013
• ISBN-13: 978-0800712013
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,431,542 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A gripping tale of John Newton's life, May 21, 2003

By	Dr. Graham Paul (Lower Hutt, North Island New Zealand) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

John Newton is remembered for writing the hymn "Amazing Grace", but the first part of his life was spent as a slaver, a murderer, a deserter, a liar and a violent man. Most of this book tells of his life before his conversion, and the author has a gritty, punchy and colorful style which brings it to life and keeps you on the edge of your seat as he barely escapes the perils of the sea, African jungle, and demons. Despite having a death wish and living such a dangerous life, it seemed that God always intervened just enough to make sure he didn't die! and finally the light dawned on him that being an awful sinner wouldn't prevent him from being forgiven and saved. A thoroughly absorbing read.