Newton, John-Treasures from John Newton

Excerpts from the writings of John Newton

John Newton was once a slave trader, but was saved by God’s grace and eventually had a tremendous testimony as a Christian.

John Newton (1725 1807) was a trophy of God’s grace. His transformation from a blasphemous slave trader to a much loved minister of the gospel is a testimony to the powerful, life-changing grace of God in Jesus Christ. His hymns, letters, and other writings have been a source of strength and comfort to Christian believers for centuries.