John Newton: Never Weary of Jesus

Jesus Chist is an inexhaustible topic. Writing to a friend, Newton explained that his letter-writing was a joy to him primarily because Jesus Christ was a joy to him. His deep love, tender care, and pastoral concern for others was sustained by the unending well of living water that he had found in Jesus. 

"Indeed, we should never be weary of writing and reading about Jesus."

John Newton: One Sight of Jesus

Oh to see Him! One day I will, and the night of weepjng will end as the light of His face dawns on the morning of unending, ever-increasing joy. 

"One sight of Jesus as He is, will fill up our hearts, and dry up all our tears."

John Newton: He Gives More Than He Takes

"He knows how to give more than He takes away, and to cause our consolations to exceed our greatest afflictions. And when we get safe home, we shall not complain that we have suffered too much on the way."

John Newton: Solid Joys, Lasting Treasure

From John Newton's hymn, "Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken," based on Psalm 87, which revels in the privileges of the believer and the precious promises held out to all who trust in Christ. This is the last verse. 

Savior, if of Zion's city

I, through grace, a member am

Let the world deride or pity;

I will glory in Thy name. 

Fading is the worldling's pleasure,

All his boasted pomp and show;

Solid joys and lasting treasure

None but Zion's children know