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John Newton: Sailor, and Preacher |
Quotes: 1."He was known as the Great Blasphemer. He sank so low at one point that he was even a servant to the slaves in Africa for a brief period." Author unknown 2."My memory is nearly gone; but I remember two things: That I am a great sinner, and Christ is a great Savior." John Newton |
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Timeline 1. July 24, 1725 John Newton is born 2.February 1,1750 John marries Mary Catlett 3.1764 John becomes a preacher 4.December 5,1790 Mary dies 5.December 21,1807 Newton dies |
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Character traits\Anecdotes: 1.Accomplished-He wrote two hundred eighty hymns and wrote some poems 2.Dedicated-John loved his wife Mary so much that he spent his money on the doctor so that she could be cured 3.Persistent-John applied to be a minister,but was refused. John persisted in his goal and was later ordained minister 4.Trustworthy-After John found the Lord his behavior changed so much that he later earned the position of Captain 5.Patient- For many years he loved Mary, but he was away on ships most of the time and had to wait for her parents consent |
Accomplishments: 1.Many sailors were saved because of his great bravery 2.His collections of two hundred eighty hymns inspire many believers today 3.He proved to the world that God can take an evil man and turn around for his purpose 4.He was disgusted by slavery and abolished it in 1807 5.For years he preached to many in both St. Mary's of Woolnoth and Olney |
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