Index to the Letters of John Newton
Taken from "Cardiphonia," the Letters of John Newton. (Author of "Amazing Grace," etc.) Most of these letters are not included in the Banner edition.
Download the Letters of Newton in a Windows Helpfile. Search by keyword and, if you have Win 95, by word search. (140K, requires Windows 3.1 or higher)
- Download the Letters and Poems of Newton in a Trelligram. From a single file you can read and print all the letters and poems below. (195K, requires Windows 95 or higher)
(More about Trelligrams)
- Seven Letters to --------
- Written to a church member on the subjects of humility and depending on God.
- Our Good Shepherd
- Strength in Trial
- One Thing Needed
- Dependence on Christ-God's Prescriptions
- Honouring God-Trusting His Methods
- But for the Grace of God-Preaching in Prison
- Thankfulness
- Four Letters to Rev. Dr.--------
- Written to a fellow minister, these letters consider God's providence and the joy of ministry.
- Sowing the Seed--Doubting the Truth
- Worries about the Journey--A Good Wife
- Comments on an Accident
- Godly Church Members
- Three Letters to Mrs. G------
- Letters to a weak Christian on the subject of assurance. Gentle words of encouragement from a pastor's heart.
- Doubts-- Christian Growth
- Evil Thoughts
- Temptations--Evil Thoughts
- Seven Letters to the Rev. Mr. P---
- Newton corresponded with many ministers on a variety of topics. Here he writes to a fellow labourer about their ministries, the joys and sorrows of their work, and the personal experiences of their calling. Letter 4 includes interesting comments on Richard Baxter and his writings.
- The Proper Attitude for Preaching
- Conviction of Sin--Awakening
- Sin in the Minister
- Richard Baxter--Christian Hypocrisy--The Business of This Life
- Dependence upon God--The Sense of Sin--Doubts
- Zeal and Prudence
- Feelings vs. Spiritual Well-Being
- Two Letters to Miss F---
- Written to a church member on the subjects of humility and depending on God.
- Faithfulness to Light Received--Resisting Sin
- Our Sense of our Sin
- Eight Letters to the Rev. Mr S--- (Selections)
- A series of longer letters to an unbelieving minister about the nature of faith. Newton appeals to his correspondent's knowledge of Scripture, while clearly explaining the nature of genuine spiritual experience. He also fields a series of questions about Newton's Calvinism.
- The Failure of Moralistic Preaching--Calvinism--Moral Inability
- The Necessity of the Divine Light
- True Faith-Moral Inability
- Faith--Spiritual Knowledge--Seeking--True Repentance
- Download Letters from Olney, these four letters in Word format. PDF
- Three Letters to Mrs H---
- Helpful, practical letters to a Christian in the "School of Suffering." Newton answers the question, "Why do Christians suffer?"
- The School of Suffering
- Doubts and Fears--The Source of Assurance
- Strength in Affliction--The Secret of Loving Christ More
- Two Letters to Miss P----
- Two letters on disappointment only Newton could have written. Written from his own personal experience.
- Disappointment--What is Necessary--God's Patience
- When We Awake in Glory
- Miscellaneous Letters
- Divine Guidance
- The Benefits of Affliction
- Contrary Principles in the Believer
- The Gift of Preaching--Advice to a Young Preacher
- How Great is His Goodness!--The Journey to Heaven
- Medical Decisions--Providence and Health
- Five Letters to Mr. C
- Newton writes to a divinity student, who wrestles with the attractions of academic honours and his call to an evangelical ministry. His Christian zeal wins out, with awkward results. Newton offers his wisdom and experience to an impetuous youth.
- Difficulties of the Ministry--Intimacy with Christ
- Loneliness--Mathematics--Academia
- Death--Academic Honours--Written Sermons
- Long Sermons--Loud Sermons--Itinerating
- Parochial Ministry--Waiting
- Eight Letters to Mrs. ****
- Helpful letters to a woman who is troubled by her sin, and that of her unsaved friends. Practical advice to a person in the world, but not of it.
- Sin--Sanctification--Unsaved Friends
- In the Lord's Service--Assurance--Our Shepherd
- The Pleasures of this World--The Blessed Hope
- God's Love--Backsliding--London Grace
- Christian Humility--Christ's School--Friends
- Why Suffering?--Glorifying God--His Riches
- The Benefits of Affliction
- The Death of Friends--Awaiting the Sabbath
- Five Letters to Miss D****
- Letters to a young woman. Warm, spiritual counsel.
- Christian Fellowship--Amusements--Walking in Darkness
- Christ's Absences--Spiritual Experience
- Fellowship with Christ and Friends Contrasted
- Withdrawal--Being Where the Lord Wants Us
- Marriage--Time is Short
- Fourteen Letters to Rev. Mr B*****
- Newton was friends with many Nonconformist ministers. These letters illustrate the warmth and depth of his friendship. He also gives some amusing insights into his relationship with Nonconformity.
- Time--The Tongue
- Sectarianism
- Temptations of the City--A Lion in Olney Read a
poem about this incident.
- Unprofitable Company--Sectarianism
- Travelling--Nonconformists
- Making Plans
- Interpreting the Bible
- Mercy to Sinners
- Dying in the Lord
- Illness--The Fast Day
- Trust in God's Will
- Bodily Ills and Spiritual Health
- One Thing Needful
- The Lord Cares
- Selections
- Download Letters of Encouragement, a selection of nine letters in Word format dealing with affliction, suffering, and providence. PDF
- Download Letters from Olney, four letters dealing with depravity, Calvinism, seeking, and real faith. In Word format.
See Also:
Poems by John Newton
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