We have no Scriptural evidence that we serve the Lord at al… - John Newton

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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 and
weakness; yet he requires all the heart, and
will not be served by halves, nor accept what is performed by a divided heart.

John Newton

Cardiphonia or the Utterance of the Heart · November 3, 2007 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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John Newton (24 July 1725 – 21 December 1807) was a British slave trader who later became an abolitionist and a convert to Christianity. He came to be a clergyman and songwriter. He is known for writing the lyrics to the historical hymn, Amazing Grace.

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