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 PrintableVersion Beyond amazing graceTimeless pastoral wisdom from the letters, hymns and sermons of John NewtonNewtonian appetiserBEYOND AMAZING GRACE This book has been published in the year that commemorates the 200th anniversary of John Newton’s death and the abolition of slavery in the United Kingdom. Together with the viewing in cinemas of the film Amazing Grace, there has been more interest in the life of John Newton. Many will have read Brian Edwards’s biography of John Newton, Through Many Dangers, but few will have ventured further into his writings. In this book, Mr. Murray has gathered together many of his hymns, excerpts from sermons, books and letters. To make it very readable, he has made the book into five sections: So great salvation; Growing in holiness; Spiritual discipline; Pastoral ministry; and Hope beyond the grave — all with subsections. Each small section averages four pages, commences with a short introduction by Mr. Murray followed by John Newton’s writings. Suggested Scripture readings and a biblical verse on the theme complete it. This book whets the appetite to read more of John Newton’s writings and, in particular, his hymns. It is sad that some are not more well known today. Mr. Murray has produced an excellent book to make the life and writings of John Newton accessible to 22nd-century Christians. We read of his pastoral counsel and challenges, his care for friends in letters, his evangelistic pleas and his communion with the Lord he loved and served. As each section is short, and with the Bible readings, it is a useful book to end the day with and certainly leads the reader to prayer. Wendy Sheehan,
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