In the Book of Proverbs, Solomon advises: “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance…” (Proverbs 1.5)

Among those to whom I turn to seek wisdom is John Newton, the noted slaver-turned-pastor, famed for being the author of the hymn Amazing Grace. Below is a list of letters Newton wrote to various inquirers, covering a wide range of subjects and issue, but all with the aim of helping the reader grow more in conformity to Jesus.

• Blemishes in Christian Character
• Controversy
• Grace in the Blade or Grace in the Ear & The Full Corn in the Ear
• Communion With God
• Spiritual Blindness
• The Right Use of the Law
• Love to the Brethren
• Doctrines of Election and Perseverance
• Divine Guidance
• The Practical Influence of Faith
• Temptation
• Man in His Fallen Estate
• Causes, Nature, and Marks of a Decline in Grace
• Evil Present With the Believer
• Advantages From Remaining Sin
• What the Believer Can Attain to in This Life
• The Greatness of God
• The Lord, The Shepherd of His People
• The Blessedness of the Believer
• The Character of a Christian
• Cases of Conscience
• How to Meet the Assaults of Satan
• How to Keep Close to the Lord
• The Benefits of Affliction
• Contrary Principles in the Believer
• Christ All-Sufficient
• Blessed Are They That Mourn
• Conflict Exercises the Graces
• Submission to the Will of the Lord
• The Vanity of the World

NOTE: The folks at Monergism have made a larger book of Newton’s Letters avaialble in EPUB, .pdf. and .MOBI formats: The Letters of John Newton (ebook)