John Newton

“I am not what I ought to be, I am not what I want to be, I am not what I hope to be in another world; but still I am not what I once used to be, and by the grace of God I am what I am”

“Many have puzzled themselves about the origin of evil. I am content to observe that there is evil, and that there is a way to escape from it, and with this I begin and end.”

“The midsummer sun shines but dim, The fields strive in vain to look gay; But when I am happy in Him December's as pleasant as May.”

“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.”

“We can easily manage if we will only take, each day, the burden appointed to it. But the load will be too heavy for us if we carry yesterday's burden over again today, and then add the burden of the morrow before we are required to bear it.”

“A bowler can make or break a chap.”

“Although my memory's fading, I remember two things very clearly: I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior.”

“God works powerfully, but for the most part gently and gradually.”