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Posted by becauseHElives (Member # 87) on :

"My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things, that I am a great sinner, and that Christ is a great Saviour."

He died in London December 21, 1807 but left his executors instructions for his epitaph. It reads in part,

"John Newton, Clerk, once an infidel and libertine, a servant of slaves in Africa, was, by the rich mercy of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, preserved, restored, pardoned, and appointed to preach the faith he had long labored to destroy."

john newton

Posted by Eduardo Grequi (Member # 3984) on :

I remember reading this many years ago. Just because we call on Him, doesn't mean many of us abide in His will.