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"My father's second marriage was from a family in Essex"
"When my father returned from sea, after my mother's death,
he married again.
"My new mother was the daughter of a substantial grazier at Aveley in Essex.
"I was much left to myself, to mingle with idle and wicked boys;
and soon learnt their ways."
"Little did I think then, for what gracious purposes I was spared."
John Newton, 7 July 1805 [Lambeth Palace Library, MS 2943]
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unveling plaque at Purfleet, in Aveley parish, Essex
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Plaque at Purfleet, Essex, close to the site where John Newton lived in his step-mother's home, and where he set sail at the age of 11 from Long Reach as his father's cabin boy
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From John Newton’s previously unpublished diary:
 Manesty's Lane, Liverpool [courtesy Liverpool Record Office, Liverpool Libraries] |
Friday 15 August 1755
"In ye morning rode to Liverpoole; by the way had many sweet comfortable moments – an impressed sense of God’s many mercies warmed my heart, and led me into several intervals of praise, and from thence to renew all my former self-dedication to his name and service; these exercises made the journey very pleasant. On my arrival found all well; the usual reception from Mr & Mrs M[Manesty] and much civility and kindness from others – especially Mr C[probably John Colquitt] when I waited on him, passed all my forms at ye Custom House and received my deputation. Spent ye Aft[afternoon] with my friend Mr W[Welsh]."
John Newton Diary, Princeton University, CO199
Transcripts from Newton’s previously unpublished diaries beginning here December 2011 …
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Michael Bochmann
performing his own arrangement of Amazing Grace on violin
at the Old Royal Naval College Chapel, Greenwich
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Newton's original words for Amazing Grace
written for New Year's Day 1773
Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace those fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believed!
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
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The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
use Newton's version!
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The largest recorded sound collection of a single musical work in the Library of Congress was compiled by Allan Chasanoff and Raymon Elozua.
It contains over 3,000 published recorded performances of John Newton's hymn Amaizng Grace by different individual musicians or musical ensembles,
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from DayOne Publications
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View pages from
365 days with Newton
featuring John Newton's personal
Amazing Grace sermon notes
for 1 January 1773
1 January
2 January
3 January
4 January
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Newton's summer hols
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'A Journey'
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Lambeth Palace Library MS2942 f01
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1791
1st Journey
Tuesday 21 June
Left all well at home and set off with dear Betsy and Crabb at 7 in the morning; arrived at Miss Palmer’s at Meldreth before 2 in the afternoon in safety, without meeting the smallest alarm or inconvenience upon the road. How often, my Lord, have I had cause to praise thee, for journeying mercies.
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In the evening spent a pleasant hour with several of her friends, at Mr Fitch’s. But had no opportunity for a retired walk.
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Meldreth Parish Church, Cambridgeshire
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Wednesday 22 June
Walking, reading in the Psalms and musing. Betsy poorly but better in the evening. Drank tea at Mrs Cooper’s. Mr Simeon and Musgrave came, walked home with us, and returned to Cambridge. Morning John 4. Evening 2 Corinthians 5:1-6. Wrote to Mrs Coffin.
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Linkinhorne Parish Church
by kind permission Peggy Milburn
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epitaph of the Rev James Coffin of Linkinhorne
Newton's correspondent
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[‘Just setting out on a little journey’ Newton told his new correspondent Jean Coffin, wife of the Rev James Coffin of Linkinhorne in Cornwall.
Later he revealed that his ‘little journey’ had encompassed ‘a route of about 750 miles’!]
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footpath from Meldreth to Melbourn |
Thursday 23 June
Walking etc. Forenoon at Royston; brought home Miss Wells. Wrote to Lady Maxwell. Evening went to Mrs Cooper’s. Afterwards a retired walk. A pleasant conversation with Mr Campkin. Spoke from John 4 and 2 Corinthians 12:2-9.
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Friday 24 June
Wrote to Mrs Gardiner. Went to Cambridge. Dined at Mr Musgrave and tea. Expounded Psalm 23. Supped and slept in King’s College. But felt myself solitary.
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Saturday 25 June
Solicited a new lodging at Mr Musgrave’s. Breakfasted with Mr Ramsay. Dined at Mr Gardiner’s. Tea at Miss Jennings. Supped with Mr H Jowit [the Rev Henry Jowett]. Much walking today both in company and alone, was heartily wearied at night.
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the Rev Henry Jowett was then a tutor at Magdallen College
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Sunday 26 June
Rose, refreshed by thy mercy my Lord. Had a tolerable day, and some liberty in preaching for Mr Simeon from Ecclesiastes 2:26, Hebrews 11:1. Dined with Mr Ind. Supped with Dr Jowit [Joseph Jowett, Regious Professor of Civil Law, Trinity Hall].
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Charles Simeon endured great opposition from his churchwardens and pew-owners, who obstructed him by locking the church doors and pews.
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Jowett organised musical concerts in Trinity Hall |
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Monday 27 June
A short morning walk. Breakfasted with Mr Randal. Visited Mrs Nuns and a young woman near death, both eminent proofs of the power of faith, and the truth of the promises. Dined with Mr Simeon and several friends, particularly Mr Venn. Supped with Mr Jowit. Walking at intervals. Still favoured with health, and sound sleep. Praise the Lord, O my soul!
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Tuesday 28 June
A morning’s walk. After breakfast writing letters to Bedford &c; having been induced to alter my route. I know my Lord my way is not in myself. Do thou condescend to direct my steps. Returned safely to dinner at Meldreth. Miss Betts with us. An evening hour in the meadow.
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"The Messiah by Mr Handel & Mr Newton" first held at Gloucester Cathedral 13 March 2010 7pm
The Messiah by Mr Handel & Mr Newton
used at Gloucester Cathedral 13 March 2010
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Listen to Newton's Messiah sermon extracts
read by Bishop Timothy Dudley-Smith
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The Messiah by Mr Handel & Mr Newton
Adrian Partington, Musical Director Gloucester Cathedral
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The Messiah by Mr Handel & Mr Newton
Bishop Timothy Dudley-Smith, Hymn Writer
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The Messiah by Mr Handel & Mr Newton
The Rev Dr Alec Motyer, former Principal Trinity College, Bristol
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John Newton: Ministry on my mind
Frank Retief, Presiding Bishop of the Church of England in South Africa
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coming soon: Newton's printed sermons on Messiah
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Newton on the web
   What happens when,
in the Lord’s providence,
his people long for others to hear the
gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ?
links...
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Watch:
Jonathan Aitken speaking on Ministry on my mind
(for high quality select full screen then bottom right menu) |
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article on the unveiling of the Amazing Grace plaque: Liverpool Daily Post
article on the unveiling of the Amazing Grace plaque: BBC
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Watch the discussion:
JNP Chairman, John Langlois OBE, interviews trustee Tony Baker about Ministry on my mind
(under the watchful eye of William Pitt the younger)
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4 August 1758:
“If ever Thou permittest me to declare that faithful saying, Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, surely the words, of whom I am chief, would be peculiarly expressive and convincing in my mouth. I could stand forth and propose myself instead of a thousand arguments in proof of the doctrine, and might well hope to be of singular use as a pattern of Thy longsuffering to all that should repent and believe.” |
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Jonathan
Aitken
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"...a remarkable document... Any candidate for an ordained ministry in the twenty-first century could well profit from studying the process John Newton put himself through two hundred and fifty years ago."
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4 August 1758
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JNP publications
NOW available online
through PayPal |
Michael
Cassidy
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"John Newton's reflections on the nature and execution of Christian ministry remain as relevant today... The opportunity to sit at his feet once again is not one which should be missed."
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by John Newton
published by the JNP |
Alec
Motyer
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"... a man of deep spirituality, wide scriptural knowledge, and an unusual depth of longing to serve God ponders the nature of a true calling... These thoughts should be required reading for all Christians... specially for those who are given the unspeakable privilege of 'full-time service'."
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Bicentenary postcard:
"The Amazing Grace that snatched me from ruin"
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James I
Packer
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"It is hard to believe that any Christians, wondering if God was calling them to ordained service, ever meditated on relevant Scriptures so perceptively, and recorded their discernments so luminously ...a very precious part of the legacy of this great man of God."
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Lambeth Palace Library
MS 2937
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7 minute
PowerPoint
narrated by
James Jones
Bishop of Liverpool
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7 min PowerPoint
narration by
James Jones
Bishop of Liverpool
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daily readings
previously unpublished sermons
by
John Newton
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Newton's original words for Amazing Grace
written for New Year's Day 1773
Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace those fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believed!
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home. |
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The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
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The JNP now has two methods of online payment:
PayPal (for shop purchases) and Charity Choice (for donations).
Donations can be made through Charity Choice - 100% of your donation goes directly into the JNP's bank account.
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