Many are convinced, who are not truly enlightened; are afraid of the consequences of sin, though they never saw its evil; have a seeming desire of salvation, which is not founded upon a truly spiritual discovery of their own wretchedness, and the excellency of Jesus.
John NewtonIf we seem to get no good by attempting to draw near to Him, we may be sure we will get none by keeping away from Him.
John NewtonMay we sit at the foot of the cross; and there learn what sin has done, what justice has done, what love has done.
John NewtonThe 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.
John Newton