John Newton quotes - page 2

I am not what I ought to be, I am not what I want to be, I am not what I hope to be in another world; but still I am not what I once used to be, and by the grace of God I am what I am. (John Newton)
If the trade is at present carried on to the same extent and nearly in the same manner, while we are delaying from year to year to put a stop to our part in it, the blood of many thousands of our helpless, much injured fellow creatures is crying against us. View quote
John Newton
When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we'd first begun. View quote
John Newton
The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay; But when I am happy in Him December's as pleasant as May. View quote
John Newton

John Newton

Occupation: American Clergyman
Born: July 24, 1725
Died: December 21, 1807
Quotes count: 29
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