• John Newton

  • From Disgrace to Amazing Grace
  • By: Jonathan Aitken
  • Narrated by: Jonathan Aitken
  • Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (253 ratings)

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John Henry Newton (1725 - 1807) was an Englishman, Anglican clergyman, and a former slave-ship captain. He was the author of many hymns, including "Amazing Grace". Here is a fascinating, colorful, and historically significant portrait of the slave-trader-turned-Christ-follower.
©2007 Jonathan Aitken (P)2009 Hovel Audio

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"Only God could take a vile slave trader and turn him into a useful instrument in abolishing the slave trade and igniting a gospel revival, the flames of which are burning still. The story of Newton's life inspires all who seek to follow the path of Jesus today." (Timothy George, Executive Editor, Christianity Today)

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Inspiring Story...

A wonderful complementary piece to Metaxas' Amazing Grace, the story of William Wilberforce, the major opponent to the British slave trade who almost single-handedly turned the tide away from the evils of slavery toward human compassion in Great Britian, and eventually, in America as well. John Newton was an influence on the young Methodist-minded Wilberforce, as Newton had been a former slave ship caption, converted to Christianity and turned to the ministry, so he could relate the horrible truths of what happened during the hideous and infamous "middle passage." Read this along with Metaxas' book. The two books are a great lesson in history and how compassion can change the human heart.

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Gods mercy

excellent book
encouraged me to believe it may not be to late for me

God is that longsuffering and unwilling that we should perish

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Very insightful

I really enjoyed listening about the life of John Newton. He has a powerful story and a very interesting life. I learned a lot about him through this audiobook, though there were a few times where it felt a little drawn out (especially near the middle once he became a pastor).

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The Most Amazing Grace

John Newton's story is one of unbelievable happenings. From the slave trade to life on the sea, and to the ministry, the twists and turns read like those only imagined. But there are few other stories that compare in demonstrating completely God's amazing and forgiving GRACE through the blood of Jesus Christ. Anyone can become a new creation. There is no one who is too far on this side of eternity. Thank you Jonathan Aitken for bringing this biography to life. And this book is also expertly narrated by the author.

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Excellant

Wonderful bio of John Newton. Very well done and read. Worth your time to listen.

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Great story, good book, okay narration

great story, good book, okay narration. Newton's life is an inspiration and so I enjoyed the book would have appreciated a longer more detail biography

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Powerful and moving

One of Christ's great ones, John Newton's conversion and ministry over a long life is finely and dramatically presented in this audiobook. Listen for the good of your soul.

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I once was lost, but now I'm found story!

I am so glad that I used a credit for John Newton's story. Jonathan Aitken left no stone unturned when studying Newton's life. Thankfully, Newton wrote down his every prayer and every thought whether spiritual or not so spiritual. From boyhood, raised by his Christian mother until 6 years of age; until almost his last breath; Jonathan documents it.

He also wrote in a way that history came alive for me. Thank God for John Newton and for Jonathan Aitken as Newton's story gives me hope for the rankest of sinners.....and for myself.

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Enlightening!

I knew so many bits and pieces to the story of John Newton that I was confident that this book would just fill in a few details for me. Was I in for a shock! So many nuances to Newton's life were fascinating and heart touching! thoroughly enjoyed this audio book and always enjoy hearing a book read by its author!

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Only a grace-saturated writer could write a biography so grounded in gospel-sanity.

Such a helpful biography! Thankful for this contemporary classic on the life of John Newton.

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