“How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear.”
Quote by John Newton
Work
Olney hymns: in three books. I. On select texts of Scripture. II. On occasional subjects. III. On the progress and changes of the spiritual life
This book is a compilation of hymns organized into three distinct sections. The first book centers on hymns inspired by select biblical texts. The second book contains hymns that address various occasional subjects. The third book focuses on the spiritual journey and the changes that occur in one's spiritual life over time. more
Author
John Newton
John Newton was an English writer known for his religious work 'The Parable of the Prodigal Son'. Born on July 24, 1725, he passed away on December 21, 1807. Newton's life was marked by transformation, moving from a tobacco merchant to a devout Christian and a priest in the Church of England. more
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