Joseph Made Known To His Brethren (John Newton Poems)
When Joseph his brethren beheld,Afflicted and trembling with fear;His heart with compassion was filled,From weeping he could not forbear.Awhile his ...
John Newton Poems on Forgiveness (17 Poems)
The Two Debtors (John Newton Poems)
Once a woman silent stoodWhile Jesus sat at meat;From her eyes she poured a floodTo wash his sacred feetShame and ...
Jericho; or, The Waters Healed (John Newton Poems)
Though Jericho pleasantly stood,And looked like a promising soil;The harvest produced little food,To answer the husbandman's toil.The water some property ...
Harvest (John Newton Poems)
See! the corn again in ear!How the fields and valleys smile!Harvest now is drawing nearTo repay the farmer's toil:Gracious Lord, ...
Peter Released From Prison (John Newton Poems)
Fervent persevering prayersAre faith's assured resource,Brazen gates, and iron bars,In vain withstand their force:Peter when in prison cast,Though by soldiers ...
The Foolish Virgins (John Newton Poems)
When descending from the skyThe Bridegroom shall appear;And the solemn midnight cry,Shall call professors near:How the sound our hearts will ...
The Prodigal Son (John Newton Poems)
Afflictions, though they seem severe;In mercy oft are sent;They stopped the prodigal's career,And forced him to repent.Although he no relentings ...
The Hiding Place (John Newton Poems)
See the gloomy gath'ring cloudHanging o'er a sinful land!Sure the Lord proclaims aloud,Times of trouble are at hand:Happy they, who ...
The Trembling Jailer (John Newton Poems)
A Believer, free from care,May in chains, or dungeons, sing,If the Lord be with him there;And he happier than a ...
Laodicea (John Newton Poems)
Hear what the Lord, the great Amen,The true and faithful Witness says!He formed the vast creation's plan,And searches all our ...
The Bitter Waters (John Newton Poems)
Beside the gospel poolAppointed for the poor;From year to year, my helpless soulHas waited for a cure.How often have I ...
The Pool Of Bethesda (John Newton Poems)
Beside the gospel poolAppointed for the poor;From year to year, my helpless soulHas waited for a cure.How often have I ...
The Gourd (John Newton Poems)
As once for Jonah, so the LordTo soothe and cheer my mournful hours,Prepared for me a pleasing gourd,Cool was its ...
Father Forgive Them (John Newton Poems)
Father, forgive (the Saviour said)They know not what they do:His heart was moved when thus he prayedFor me, my friends, ...
My Name Is Jacob (John Newton Poems)
Nay, I cannot let Thee go,Till a blessing thou bestow;Do not turn away thy face,Mine's an urgent pressing case.Dost thou ...
Pleading For Mercy (John Newton Poems)
In mercy, not in wrath, rebukeThy feeble worm, my God!My spirit dreads thine angry look,And trembles at thy rod.Have mercy, ...
In Evil Long I Took Delight (John Newton Poems)
In evil long I took delight,Unawed by shame or fear,Till a new object struck my sight,And stopped my wild career.I ...