Devil on the Deck: A Stirring Adventure about John Newton’s Discovery of Amazing Grace
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A fictionalized account of the early existence of John Newton, who spent many several years as a British merchant seaman and ship captain ahead of retiring from the sea to grow to be an ordained minister, hymn author, and outspoken opponent of the slave trade.
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A gripping tale of John Newton’s life,
John Newton is remembered for writing the hymn “Amazing Grace”, but the first part of his life was spent as a slaver, a murderer, a deserter, a liar and a violent man. Most of this book tells of his life before his conversion, and the author has a gritty, punchy and colorful style which brings it to life and keeps you on the edge of your seat as he barely escapes the perils of the sea, African jungle, and demons. Despite having a death wish and living such a dangerous life, it seemed that God always intervened just enough to make sure he didn’t die! and finally the light dawned on him that being an awful sinner wouldn’t prevent him from being forgiven and saved. A thoroughly absorbing read.
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