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From the Pen of Newton: A Word to Authors

February 28, 2012Mike Leake

In a letter to William Cowper, John Newton discuss the trepidation that he and certainly Cowper feel upon releasing a new book. In the midst of this Newton displays for us what should be the motivation of all authors (even… Continue Reading →

From the Pen of Newton: The Painter Knows Better Than Myself

February 21, 2012Mike Leake

This from a letter to Daniel West shows John Newton’s creativity as well as his firm confidence in Christ: Did you ever see my picture? I have it drawn by a masterly hand. And though another person, and one whom… Continue Reading →

From the Pen of Newton: Not Being Content With a Little

February 16, 2012Mike Leake

…He has given us exceeding great and precious promises; has bid us open our mouths wide, and has said that He will fill them. He would have us ask great things, and when we have enlarged our desires to the… Continue Reading →

From the Pen of Newton: Affliction, Marriage, and Rescue

January 24, 2012Mike Leake

There are abominations which, like nests of vipers, lie so quietly within, that we hardly suspect they are there till the rod of affliction rouses them; then they hiss and show their venom. This discovery is indeed very distressing; yet,… Continue Reading →

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