No one who knew John Newton as a young lad would ever have dreamed that this teenage rebel, profane sailor, naval deserter and slave-trader would one day write the lyrics to one of the best-known hymns of all time, ‘Amazing Grace’. The story of how such a notorious sinner was converted to Christ and went on to become an equally noteworthy pastor and a leader of the Evangelical movement in eighteenth-century England is simply astounding. In compiling this selection from his writings, Todd Murray has made Newton’s gentle pastoral wisdom available to a new generation of readers.

What others are saying about Beyond Amazing Grace: Timeless, Pastoral Wisdom from the letters, sermons and hymns of John Newton...

'This is a fascinating digest of insights from John Newton's lesser-known hymns and writings. What stands out most in Newton's post-conversion character is the depth of his interest in biblical truth, sound doctrine and systematic theology. Almost from the moment he was changed by God's amazing grace, Newton was driven by a heartfelt passion for understanding the truth and proclaiming it to others with the utmost clarity and simplicity. That, as much as any other characteristic, made him one of the great English hymn-writers of all time& You will be both moved and invigorated as you read it, too, I am certain.' Dr. John MacArthur, Pastor-Teacher, Grace Community Church

'Ex-slave-trader John Newton was the friendliest, wisest, humblest and least pushy of all the eighteenth-century evangelical leaders, and was perhaps the greatest pastoral letter-writer of all time. Beyond Amazing Grace gives us Newton's heart and what a heart it was! This book is pure gold.' J.I. Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia

'While John Newton is known primarily as the author of the Hymn, “Amazing Grace” he was actually a very competent physician of the soul, both in diagnosing its ills, and providing the Scriptural remedy. Unfortunately our current Christian public has benefited little from the work of this amazing man. Now Todd Murray has done us an outstanding favor by making available to us both the writings and the hymns of Newton. I highly commend this book and look forward to reading it many times.' Jerry Bridges, author, The Pursuit of Holiness

'Todd Murray has … produced a delightful and edifying book that deserves to become a classic in confessional evangelical spirituality, on par with Andrew Bonar's Memoirs of M'Cheyne.' D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

'This is an account of the trials and triumphs of Newton himself, looking through the lens of his life, letters, sermons, and hymns. It is a rich feast of spiritual nourishment for your own soul. Through this book, you will gain an appreciation for Newton the pastor, as well as the song-writer, and in so doing, you will see your own Christian life blessed and enriched.' Lance Quinn, Pastor-Teacher, The Bible Church of Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas