You know the common expression, “A jack of all trades.” I am sure a minister had need be such a one: a brave soldier, an alert watchman, a caring shepherd, a hardworking farmer, a skillful builder, a wise counselor, a competent physician and a loving nurse.

— John Newton (1725–1807), Pfarrer/Liederdichter

Topics: Work & Vocation, Church & Congregation, Service & Love of Neighbour

John Newton

John Newton (1725–1807) war ein englischer Seefahrer und späterer anglikanischer Geistlicher, der in Olney und London wirkte. Bekannt wurde er als Dichter des Liedes „Amazing Grace“ sowie als Abolitionist, nachdem er zuvor jahrelang selbst als Kapitän auf Sklavenschiffen tätig gewesen war. Für heutige Bibelleser veranschaulicht sein Werk die theologische Reflexion über Schuld und Vergebung sowie die seelsorgliche Dimension von Gottes Gnade.

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