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"But now I see" -- The Life of John Newton Josiah Bull

John Newton was an Anglican minister who was keenly aware of the fact that the Lord saves sinners -- his famous hymn "Amazing Grace" was written with himself in mind.

After living for years in the degraded state of sin and spiritual rebellion, Newton was converted at sea while a slave trader and returned home to grow in the knowledge of the Lord. Led to the ministry, the Lord used his testimony of a sinner saved by grace to touch the lives of millions through his preaching and writings.

Newton experienced the providential care of God throughout his life. His story is an amazing series of testimonials of the Lord's hand rescuing him from disaster and want. Daily he faithfully told others about God's free grace to him in his life, and he was enabled to stand upon the firm foundation of God's promises like few in his generation. It remains to this day a powerful incentive for the Lord's people to trust him in any and all circumstances, no matter how bad it may look. In Newton's words, if the Lord will save "a wretch like me," he will certainly have mercy on you as well.