129 Quotes by John Newton

Another lawful use of the law is, to consult it as a rule and pattern by which to regulate our spirit and conversation. The grace of God, received by faith, will dispose us to obedience in general, but through remaining darkness and ignorance we are much at a loss as to particulars. We are therefore sent to the law, that we may learn how to walk worthy of God, who has called us to his kingdom and glory; and every precept has its proper place and use.

We have no Scriptural evidence that we serve the Lord at all, any farther than we find a habitual desire and aim to serve him wholly.He is gracious to our imperfections andweakness; yet he requires all the heart, andwill not be served by halves, nor accept what is performed by a divided heart.

When we are duly apprized of our absolute dependence upon him and of our obligations to him as our Creator, Benefactor, and Lawgiver, sin will appear exceedingly sinful, and will bring a burden upon the conscience, which can only be removed by faith in the Redeemer.

I endeavored to renounce society, that I might avoid temptation. But it was a poor religion; so far as it prevailed, only tended to make me gloomy, stupid, unsociable, and useless.

If we seem to get no good by attempting to draw near to Him, we may be sure we will get none by keeping away from Him.

Amazing grace! how sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found,Was blind but now i see.

How unspeakably wonderful to know that all our concerns are held in hands that bled for us.

I began to understand the security of the covenant of grace, and to expect to be preserved, not by my own power and holiness, but by the mighty power and promise of God, through faith in an unchangeable Savior.

…Though we can fall of ourselves, we cannot rise without His help.