The world's esteem is but a bribe, to buy their peace you sell your own. - John Newton

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The world's esteem is but a bribe, to buy their peace you sell your own.

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About John Newton

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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Safely through another week, GOD has brought us on our way, Let us now a blessing seek On th' approaching sabbath-day:
Olney Hymns · October 19, 2010 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance
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