PREFACE. the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. It has reconciled us to God, and to ourselves, to our duty, and our situation. It is the balm and cordial of the present life, and a sovereign antidote against the fear of death. Sed hactenus hæc. Some smaller pieces upon less important subjects close the volume. Not one of them, I believe, was written with a view to publication, but I was unwilling they should be omitted. Charles Square, Hoxton, February 18, 1782. JOHN NEWTON. On selfish principles, is shame and guilt; B. I grant that, men continuing what they are, E Plants it upon the line that Justice draws, "Tis to the virtues of such men, man owes Feats of renown, though wrought in ancient days, The wretch to nought but his ambition true, The glass, that bids man mark the fleeting hour, |