When I was young, I was sure of many things; now there are only two things of which I am sure: one is, that I am a miserable sinner; and the other, that Christ is an all-sufficient Saviour. He is well-taught who learns these two lessons.
John NewtonI make it a rule of Christian duty never to go to a place where there is not room for my Master as well as myself.
John NewtonI am persuaded that love and humility are the highest attainments in the school of Christ and the brightest evidences that He is indeed our Master.
John NewtonIf the Lord be with us, we have no cause of fear. His eye is upon us, His arm over us, His ear open to our prayer - His grace sufficient, His promise unchangeable.
John NewtonThou art coming to a King, large petitions with thee bring, for His grace and power are such none can ever ask too much.
John NewtonWe have no clear ideas of the agency of [demonic] spirits, nor is it necessary. The Scripture says little to satisfy our curiosity; but tells us plainly that he is always watching us, and desiring to sift us as wheat. I believe we give him no more than his due, when we charge him with having a hand in all our sins. I believe he cuts us all out abundance of work.
John Newton