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John Newton was born in Wapping, London. He was sent away to school which proved to be an unhappy experience for him. By the age of eleven he was serving on his father’s ship sailing to the Mediterranean. Later he was press ganged onto HMS Harwich eventually being exchanged for a merchant seaman. He resumedContinue reading “John Newton”

21 MARCH (PREACHED 21 MARCH 1773) Much to be observed ‘Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.’ 1 Timothy 1:16SUGGESTED FURTHER READING: Ezra 6:19–22 When Moses has related the deliveranceContinue reading “365 days with Newton”

March 20th Friendship with God Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do? Genesis 18:17. Its Delights. This chapter brings out the delight of real friendship with God as compared with occasional feelings of His presence in prayer. To be so much in contact with God that you never need to ask HimContinue reading “My Utmost for His Highest”

March 19th The way of Abraham in faith He went out, not knowing whither he went. Hebrews 11:8. In the Old Testament, personal relationship with God showed itself in separation, and this is symbolized in the life of Abraham by his separation from his country and from his kith and kin. To-day the separation isContinue reading “My Utmost for His Highest”

March 20 “As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing.” (2 Cor. 6:10) THE stoic scorns to shed a tear; the Christian is not forbidden to weep. The soul may be dumb with excessive grief, as the shearer’s scissors pass over the quivering flesh; or, when the heart is on the point of breaking beneath the meeting surgesContinue reading “Streams in the Desert”