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Forget the Dress and Hair-Do
by Rev. Pat Lofton
An elderly couple was driving home from church. The wife asked the husband, "Did you notice the dress that Mrs.Smith was wearing?" The half-asleep husband answered, " No, I did not." Then she asked, "Did you see the way Mrs. Jones' hair was fixed?' Again the sluggish husband replied, "No, I did not." The wife snapped, " A lot of good it does you to go to church."
Hope you go to church Sunday! And If you do, please forget about Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Jones. Just listen to your preacher and look to Jesus. Hebrews 10:25 tells us to ".....Not forsake the assembling of ourselves together......" |
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Please Help Me
by Rev. Pat Lofton
This week Anne Rice, the author, said she was giving up Christianity but not Christ. Please help me! I thought Christianity was and is Christ. I understand Christianity is not some man-made religion, but the Lord Jesus in His people!
Anne said there are too many hypocrites in her church! And that she is disappointed in her church leaders. You know, there are hypocrites in the church, the school, the work place, the cafes, and the ball parks. They are everywhere!
I, too, have been disappointed in some folks and I have disappointed some, too. But there is one that has never failed, forsaken or forgotten me. His name is Jesus! He said in Matthew 11:28, "Come unto me..." |
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Good For Nothing
by Rev. Pat Lofton (6-15-10)
A little boy asked his mother if she would give him a dollar to be good. His mom said, "Son, why don't you be like your daddy, good for nothing?"
I have been asking myself today, "How good am I to my family---to my church---to my neighbors---to my country?"
I wonder if we could measure our goodness to the Lord and other people by posing the following questions:
(1) Would I be missed very much if I died today?
(2) Would I leave anything of much value?
(3) Would my memory be precious to family and friends?
Postscript
Salvation does not come from being good! We are only saved by the grace of God and our faith in Jesus Christ! However, goodness can be evidence of being a Christian.
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Stay Until After the Funeral
by Rev. Pat Lofton (6-08-10)
My dad could tell some funny stories! Like the one about an uncle who was in the hospital in Brookhaven, Ms. He was visited by a brother-in-law from another state. When asked how long his visit would last, the brother-in-law said, in the presence of the sick, "Oh, we are going to stay until after the funeral."
Jesus and Paul had so many nice words to say! Jesus said, "I will be with you to the end of the age." Paul said, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Words can buildup, inspire, help, encourage and bless. I am going to try something throughout this day! I am going to try to keep from saying any unkind, harsh, or mean words just for this day. Who knows, if I succeed today, I might do even better tomorrow. ...........Want to join me? |
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Remember
by Rev. Pat Lofton (5-28-10)
Jerry---H.L.---Oscar---Burris! These names might not have meaning to you! But they are names of relatives and acquainances of mine who gave their lives for America. When I get up this Monday morning, the first thing I plan to do is get on my knees by my bed and thank God for all our military personnel. These fine people are the ones who make it possible for me to go to a church and preach the gospel.
But as wonderful as these people are, another died on a cross so that sinners like you and me could go to Heaven. Remember the soldier, yes, but don't forget the Lord Jesus Christ, who makes us truly free!
Have A Happy Memorial Week-End.
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Only One Opinion Counts
by Rev. Pat Lofton (5-27-10)
Babe Ruth was up to bat. The first pitch was called a strike! Babe swung and missed the second pitch. The third pitch was a called strike! Babe turned back and said to the umpire, "There are 40,000 people in the stands who would say that last pitch was a ball." The umpire answered, "But my opinion is the only one that counts."
It does not matter what others think of you or what you think of yourself on the final judgment day! Only one opinion will count and God will have that opinion! |
Everybody Singing
By Rev. Pat Lofton
While preaching a revival this week, I saw something I had never seen before---everybody in the church house was singing. Some folks like group, quartet, or solo singing. I like a service where everybody sings!
Moody would say to his music director, “Sankey, sing them in the spirit." Moody knew that when people sing together it creates a good climate for reception of the gospel.
In Psalm 40:2-3, the poet said, "He lifted me from the miry clay and put a new song in my mouth." Just think, we, who know Jesus can say: "He took me out of the mire and put me in the choir!" |
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Crushing Idols
by Rev. Pat Lofton
My granddaughter, Emily, tells of an experience on a recent mission trip to another country. A family had committed to the Christian faith and they held a little ceremony in which a household idol was crushed to bits.
This testimony has caused me to look into my heart to see if some idol might be there. Could I be guilty of worshipping money, pleasure, family, myself, or a number of other things?
I love what Jesus said to the devil in Matthew 4:10, "Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve."
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Don't Give Up
by Rev. Pat Lofton
Sometimes I feel like just giving up! But the Good Lord keeps on working on me--telling me to keep at it!
May I say to you "Do not give up on your church, children, or country. Just hang in there! The church will get better – the children will come around – the country will soon have another election."
One preacher visited a family over sixty times and then they came to church. One man witnessed to a friend 20 times and then one day his friend accepted Christ.
Andrew Jackson's boyhood friend said, "I could throw Andrew nine out of ten times, but he wouldn't stay 'throwed'."
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Don't give up! |
Best Proof
by Rev. Pat Lofton
Billy Graham asked a theologian what the best proof was that Jesus really arose from the dead. The Bible professor answered, "James! He was the physical half-brother of Jesus! Jesus appeared to him after he came out of the grave. If anyone had known for sure that Jesus was alive it would be James." (Read 1 Corinthians 15:7).
You and I know someone else who knows that Jesus is alive! Remember the old hymn: "You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart!
Happy Easter |
Waiting (2-26-10)
by Rev. Pat Lofton
How many of you enjoy waiting? Your doctor appointment is 3:00 P. M. and they finally call you at 4:30! You wait and wait for a family member to get ready so you can meet friends for dinner! You wait and wait and wait for the light to turn green and sometimes it takes 45 seconds!
We Americans want everything and we want it now. We like fast food and short sermons! We could hardly wait for April 15 to get here so we could take care of tax matters!
This morning I begin to look for a verse in the Bible that would help me to be more patient. I came across one in Proverbs 37:7. I thought you might want it for your meditations. Here it is! "Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him.”
Waiting on the Lord has a lot of rewards:
(1) Waiting on the Lord keeps us out of a lot of trouble
(2) Waiting on the Lord matures and grows our faith
(3) Waiting on the Lord permits Him to guide our lives
(4) Waiting on the Lord gives the Holy Spirit time to develop God's purpose.
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Will the Real Saints Please Stand Up? (2-19-10)
By Rev. Pat Lofton
[written after the Saints won the Championship]
My dear wife told me last Sunday if those New Orleans Saints won [in the playoffs], she was going to buy one of those big TVs for the Super Bowl. They did and she did! Boy, it is some nice!
But I have been thinking about the word saint. Did you know every true child of God is a saint in the true Biblical sense? I have just had a lot of fun looking up the word saint in the concordance of my Bible. The word is everywhere and it means that each one who has accepted Jesus Christ through repentance and faith is now a saint. I might even request that Kathy start calling me "Saint Pat." And if you are saved you have the same right to be called a saint!
Now if the New Orleans Saints win On Feb. 7 there will be a lot of happy people. But if they should lose (I hope not) there is another bunch of saints that for sure will win in the end. We Christians have joined the winning team and our captain is also our Savior!
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Drawn to Drew (2-15-10)
By Rev Pat Lofton Walking through the living room the other day, I heard a young man being interviewed on line! Kathy was listening to Drew Brees tell of accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Drew said it was on February 15th at the age of 17 that he made his decision.
I have been thinking of something I read about Drew about two years ago. The Saints were having it rough at the time---things were in disarray---all kinds of talk was taking place as to what ought to be done and Drew was discouraged. It was then that Drew received a text message from Coach Peyton on his cell phone. The message read, "Drew, you are my quarterback and always will be." That message gave Drew encouragement and "you know the rest of the story."
I am glad the Saints won the Super Bowl! I am glad that Drew is a Christian! I am glad that Coach Peyton gave the right word at the right time. And, I am glad for all the good lessons you and I can learn as we are drawn closer to Jesus! |
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From the Bottom to the Top (2-05-10)
By Rev Pat Lofton
Kathy and I recently visited our daughter and her family in Texas. Among all the good things experienced was a word from our son-in-law, Russ, of a promotion within his company.
All of this good news has caused me to think about work, faithfulness, and promotions. I can remember about 25 years ago when Russ would leave home at 3:00 A. M. on Mondays, drive to south Louisiana, work for a week, then return home to his family. He did that for many years! Along with his weekly work in the gulf, Russ spent every other week going to college and did that until he earned his degree. Now he is a vice-president in his company!
There seems to be a principle in life that hard work, “stickability,” and honesty have a way of paying off! Now, I would never say that everyone who works faithfully will be promoted to management, but everyone who does these things will find fulfillment and happiness! It might come slowly but it will come nevertheless.
This is also true in Kingdom work! Jesus takes note of our labor, our attitude in labor, and our faithfulness to Him. He said those who are faithful in little will be given more (Luke 19:10). Our promotion is found in those words, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" (Matthew 25:21).
Postscript
Two things I remember Russ told me (one serious and the other funny). (1) In trying to make a critical decision to move from Monroe to Dallas, he saw a bumper sticker that gave him comfort, "Relax, God is in control." (2) I told Russ that I would be willing to move in with him as I got older. He said, "Pat, I have a better plan. I am going to get you into the best nursing home in town." (HA!) |
2010 (1-18-10)
By Rev Pat Lofton
Year 2010
Chuck Swindoll suggests five ways to have a miserable year:
(1) Fnd some new things to worry about.
(2) Compare yourself with others.
(3) Try to be rich.
(4) Lengthen your list of enemies.
(5) Set goals that are unrealistic.
Now may I give five ways to have a happy 2010:
(1) Laugh a lot
(2) Read good books
(3) Visit elderly people
(4) Read my short sermons without finding fault.
(5) LOVE JESUS---HE NEVER FAILS. |
Tithing (1-18-10)
By Rev Pat Lofton
Just before my brother, J. T. Lofton, went to be with the Lord, he asked his wife Ruby if all the tithes had been paid to the church. She assured him that they had! Then in his own humorous way, he said the good Lord might be giving him time to "pay-up" before he called him home.
In the first church Kathy and I pastored in 1955, I preached a sermon one night on tithing. A sweet, elderly lady came down during the invitation and asked me if she could say a few words after I finished. All pastors "cringe" when someone does that because you never know what they will say. But she said, "Folks, what Bro. Pat said tonight is true. My husband and I used to ‘tide’ and we stopped and two of our best milk cows died. We started back ‘tiding’ and never quit." Kathy and I still laugh about her giving "tithing" the new name of "tiding". But, you know, I had rather hear a person call it "tiding" and practice it than to pronounce it correctly and not do it.
How many of you have been tithing and now regret it? Who would begin today to give God an opportunity to really bless you by starting to tithe? Talk with your pastor if you need guidance and he will help you! And please read Malachi 3:10 in the Bible!
Postscript:
Please do not ask me why the two milk cows died…I have not reached that level of wisdom yet! |
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The Blame Game (1-12-10)
By Rev. Pat Lofton
In the great fall in the Garden of Eden the blame game began. Adam blamed Eve, Eve blamed the serpent and as Dr. Adrian Rodgers said, "the serpent did not have a leg to stand on."
Have you heard these words? I drink because of the pressure of my job! I was unfaithful because my spouse does not understand me! I overeat because of the stress I am under! I tell people off because I speak what is on my mind! I don't go to that church because I got hurt!
Would not it be best just to be honest and do the right thing? How refreshing it is to see someone take full responsibility for conduct and behavior! The grand old spiritual is always appropriate:
"It's not my brother nor my sister,
but it's me, Oh Lord,
standing in the need of prayer."
It must be remembered that the Good Book has a powerful word about personal responsibility in Romans 14:12, "So then every one of us shall give an account of himself to God."
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Pebbles (1-04-10) By Rev. Pat Lofton
I recently heard my pastor tell the story of a man who was walking toward a large body of water. He heard a voice from high up in the sky and the voice said, "You are going to find some pebbles in the water. You will pick some of them up and they will make you glad and sad." Sure enough, he found the pebbles, pick some out of the water and placed them beside his bed that night. The next morning he discovered they had turned into gold. He was glad for that but when he realized that he had gathered so few he became sad.
Perhaps we could think of words, deeds of kindness, and acts of service to our Lord as being like those pebbles. For sure we are doing some of those beautiful things but how sad it will be at the end of our journey if we look back to see the many additional words and deeds and witnessing opportuinties we failed to do.
In 2010, may we gather up as many "pebbles" as possible. " A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in baskets of silver" ( Proverbs 25:11). |
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Praying For A Needle (7-09-09)
By Rev. Pat Lofton
A lady once came to the famous British preacher Charles Hadden Spurgeon with a criticism of another woman in the church. She said, "Mr. Spurgeon, there is a woman in our church that has lost her needle and she is praying for God to help her find it. How foolish!" But the great prince of preachers answered, "It is altogether appropriate and suitable for her to pray that way. That is exactly how I pray! Nothing is too small to claim the attention of our Heavenly Father."
What a comfort to know that the God we serve knows and cares about every little detail in our lives. He knows the number of hairs on one's head and even when a little bird falls to the ground (Matthew 10:9-30).
On the other hand, it is true that nothing is so big that God cannot handle it! Note the following as an example of His power:
(1) He opened the Red Sea for Moses (Exodus 14:21)
(2) He brought down the walls of Jericho for Joshua (Josh 6:20)
(3) He sent down fire from Heaven for Elijah (I Kings 18:38)
(4) He opened the prison doors for Paul (Acts 16:26)
(5) He raised Jesus from the grave, giving us
salvation (Romans 4:25)
God specializes in things which seem impossible! He delights to remove mountains! He gives us power to overcome the devil! And He can give us strength to face this bleak time in our country. Big things and little things! God is able to see us through! |
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Popularity (6-23-09)
By Rev. Pat Lofton
Beloved Southern Baptist evangelist, Angel Martinez (now in Heaven) tells of a time when he was preaching in a rather large church. After the morning service, a gentleman approached him with the following words, "Young man, I have heard Billy Sunday, George W. Truitt, and R. G. Lee but I have never heard a sermon as great as the one you preached today." Angel said, "I bowed my head and said, Lord, don't let me get puffed up." Then he said that night he preached in the same church and a lady came to him with these words, "I have been a member of this church for over 40 years and I have never heard a sermon as sorry as the one you preached tonight." Angel said, "I bowed my head and said, Lord, don't let me get puffed down."
About the only big word I learned in college was "transitory" and it means fleeting, short-lived, passing! Those of us who have been around for a while know that popularity is like that. It does not last very long! The big crowds followed Jesus for a while and then left Him (John 6:66). Paul had to beg the people to refrain from worshipping him and then a bit later they stoned him (Acts 14).
There is a good old country saying about how to respond to flattery that I just love, " If they pour molasses on you it is alright to lick it but remember it won't last long." So what do we do in the Lord's work? We keep on loving and serving and giving and forgiving!
Conclusion
Perhaps we could parphase these words and let them apply to Christians in the twenty-first century:
"Love like you have never been hurt;
Sing like you don't need the money;
Dance like nobody is looking."
And remember that our loving God is taking note of all that we do and His favor will be upon us as long as we are faithful! |
Who's Your Daddy? (6-11-09)
By Rev. Pat Lofton
While on vacation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee a man and his wife were having breakfast in a little restaurant. They noticed an elderly, distinguish gentleman moving from table to table greeting folks.
The man came to the table of the vacationers and said, "Good to have you folks! Where are you from? What do you do for a living?" The man answered, “We are from Oklahoma and I am a seminary professor."
The gentleman said, "Oh, so you teach preachers how to preach. Well, I have a real good story to tell you. See that mountain over there? Well, at the base of that mountain, there was a boy born to an unwed mother. He had a hard time growing up, because every place he went, he was always asked the same question, 'hey boy, who's your daddy?"
When he was about twelve, a new preacher came to his church. Not knowing the boy, he asked, "Who is your daddy?" Seeing the hurt on the boy's face and using discernment that only the Holy Spirit can give, the preacher said, “Wait a minute, I see the family resemblance now. You are a child of God. With that he patted the boy on the shoulder and said, "Boy, you've got a great inheritance. Go and claim it."
That word changed the boy's life! After that when someone asked, "Who is your daddy?" he'd just say, "I am a child of God." As the gentleman turned to leave, he said, "You know, if that preacher had not told me that I was one of God's children, I probably never would have amounted to anything."
The professor called the waitress over and asked "Do you know who that man was who just left our table?" The waitress grinned and said, "Everybody knows him. That's Ben Hooper. He's the former governor of Tennessee!"
A word from Bro. Pat
I do not know of a story that ever touched me as this one has! I have wept more than once when thinking about it! It has caused me to see how important every person is! Would you join me in being nice to everyone that you see today? You might touch the heart of another Ben Hooper.
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Shining Shoes for the Savior (5-29-09)
By Rev. Pat Lofton
D. L. Moody invited a group of ministers from England to assist in evangelism work in the United States. The custom in England was that shoes were placed in front of the lodger's door each night to be shined by those who provided public lodging. No such custom existed in the U.S. But Moody suggested that the clergymen place their shoes outside the door each night anyway. The next morning each minister found his shoes polished and shined! It was later discovered that the world renowned evangelist, Dwight Moody, had shined the shoes each night.
That reminds us of a beautiful story in the Bible (John 13) that tells about the Lord Jesus washing the feet of His disciples. Maybe it would be good for the world and especially the church if we could do a little more shoe shining or foot washing. We could do it in the following ways:
(1) Drive an elderly person to the doctor's office or to the grocery store.
(2) Make a little donation to a needy person without telling anyone about it.
(3) Assist a single parent with child care.
(4) Visit someone who lives alone or in a nursing home.
(5) Think of a loving way to tell a lost friend about Jesus.
Conclusion
Imagine that Jesus came up to you today! You would be honored to shine His shoes or wash His feet. But He probably would say, "If you want to do something for me, just go out and help, bless, or encourage someone in My Name."
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Life In The Fourth Quarter (5-23-09)
By Rev. Pat Lofton
Introduction: In the area where I live, the big game is basketball! Some of the happiest days of my life was seeing my son, daughter and grandson play basketball. May I use the game as an analogy of life. The average life span in this country for a man is about 75 years. So may age 1 to 20 represent the first quarter, age 20 to 40 second quarter, age 40 to 60 third quarter, and age 60 to 80 fourth quarter. If you are over 80 you are in overtime and should sit on the bench! May we think of the (1) pleasantness of the fourth quarter (2) pitfalls of the fourth quarter (3) program of the fourth quarter.
I. The pleasantness of the fourth quarter.
I am amazed at the age of some of the Bible characters! Abraham was 100 when he became a father----Moses was 80 when he led the people to the land of milk and honey---Caleb was 85 and he said that he was as strong as he was at 40. Wow! Ps. 92:14 states, "they shall bear fruit in old age--they shall be fat and flourishing." Forget the fat part just think on the fruit! I love this poem: "I get up in the morning and brush up my wits--go for the paper and read the obits---if my name is not there then I know I am not dead--so I eat a good breakfast and go back to bed." I cannot tell you folks how much I am enjoying retirement---It is so wonderful!
II. The Pitfalls of the fourth quarter.
Now, I want to stop preaching and meddle a little bit! As I see it, there are four or five pitfalls that we "fourth quarter saints" must avoid at all cost.
(1) Avoid criticism and gossip! I am trying to stop doing it---pray for me! Two things will happen if you stop gossiping: You will get bored and you will sleep better at night!
(2) Avoid the pitfall of bitterness. One of the best things that I ever see here in Notheast Louisiana is a lot of sweet and loving and kind senior citizens. Some of them haqve had enough to make one bitter! But they refuse!
(3) Avoid over exaggeration of past achievemenrts! Come on now! You really were not that great as a young person! (4) Avoid the feelng that you are not appreciated anymore. The phone does not ring like it once did! They don't call on you to lead in prayer anymore or seek your wise counsel!
(5) The worse pitfall of all is discourement! The devil will work on old soldiers of the cross at this point! I note that Elijah and John the Baptist had a problem in this area!
III. The Program of the fourth quarter.
This is the best part of the sermon! In the game of basketball and life, the last quarter is critical. Let us be faithful up to the last moment! I would suggest three things that we all can do:
-- encourage others!
-- spend more time in prayer!
-- be available to serve in your church!
Conclusion
I close with a reminder that we who are in Christ are just about ready for our golden tomorrow----the trophy is waiting for the faithful---we will hear His "well done"----and for the first time we will be perfect----and best of all we will see Jesus.
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For Those Who Hurt (5-16-09)
By Rev. Pat Lofton
When I was a young preacher, I felt that my job was to "skin-em alive" with my sermons. Now that I am an old preacher, I have come to realize that most people have already been "skint-alive" with all of the hurt, pain, and heartaches in life. Joseph Parker use to tell his preacher boys to "remember when you stand to preach that sitting on every pew is a person with a hurting heart."
In the Bible we read how Jesus helped the hurting:
(1) To grieving Mary and Martha He said "I am the resurrection and life" (John 11)
(2) To the thirsty woman at the well He said, "I will give you living water" (John 4)
(3) To the poor woman caught in adultery He said, "I do not condemn you." (John 8)
(4) To the thief on the cross He said, "Today you will be with me in paradise."(Luke 23)
Conclusion
Evangelist Hyman Appleman tells of a time when he "layed it on" a congregation pretty hard! That night in his motel room God asked, "Hyman, what were you doing to my people tonight?"
"I was trying to straighten them out" replied the preacher. Then he said God spoke to him with these words, "you had better let Me straighten out my people because if you try to do it they might be as crooked as you."
So let us live right and laugh a lot and love the hurting and leave the results to God.
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Just a Touch (4-17-09)
A preacher friend told me of an experience he had recently. He was seated in a rather large church awaiting his time to speak. Not being used to a large crowd, he was somewhat nervous. In fact, he was scared to death! Then he felt a tender touch that came from his wife! The touch said, " I know you are insecure but I am praying for you and just know that God will help you." At once there came over him a calmness and peace! It seemed that God used that simple touch to bring strength and courage!
It is amazing how a simple touch can affect a person! A touch can speak volumes! A touch can say, "I love you---I am here for you---you are my best friend---it is good to have you near---I will stay close to you."
In the Bible we read that Jesus healed people with a touch:
(1) Jesus touched a leper (Matthew 8:3)
(2) Jesus touched Peter's mother-in-law (Matthew 8:15)
(3) Jesus touched two blind men (Matthew 9:29)
(4) Jesus touched little children (Matthew 19:13-15)
One of my favorite songs is:
"He touched me---oh, He touched me;
And oh, the joy that filled my soul.
Something happened and now I know,
He touched me and made me whole."
CONCLUSION:
Consider doing two things today: (1) Let Jesus touch you, (2) then reach out and touch someone else.
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Just Say No (2-27-09)
By Rev. Pat Lofton
One of the most powerful words in the English language is the word “no.” And one of the smartest things that a human being can do is to learn to use the word no. To say “no,” can preserve a lot of good energy---pave the way for a good healthy life----free yourself from doing things that are not worthwhile. To say “no,” means that you will do your own thinking---refuse to give your will to another person---prepare and execute your own agenda. To say “no,” does not mean that you are selfish and little but that you are brave and smart!
It is amazing at the many people in the Bible who just said “no” and came out ahead for it:
(1) Joseph said “no” to immorality and became prime minister in Egypt (Genesis 39).
(2) Daniel said “no” to strong drink and became a prophet/leader in government (Daniel 1).
(3) Jesus said “no” to the Devil's temptations and became Savior (Matthew 4).
Conclusion
But there is one thing that is offered to all of us that should never hear the word “no.” And that is the wonderful life that is available through Jesus Christ. To His invitation to "come unto Me" for forgiveness and peace, may there always be a resounding “yes.”
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Captured By Grace (2-16-09)
By Rev. Pat Lofton
Introduction:
D. L. Moody was the Billy Graham of his day! In the last part of his ministry he preached a lot about the love and grace of God. Someone said to him one day, "you don't preach on sin, judgment and hell like you once did." Moody replied, "Oh, yes I do and you would know it if you heard me all the time. But the reason I preach so much nowadays on the love and grace of God is because if you can truly convince a man that God loves him, you can win him."
I. God's love and grace is greater than our sins and shame!
2. God's love and grace is greater than our doubts and fears.
3. God's love and grace is greater than our guilt and failures!
4. God's love and grace is greater than our tears and troubles.
Conclusion:
John Newton was a libertine, drunkard, and slave trader! He once said that he never met a human being without trying to corrupt that person in some way! But one day on a ship that was in a storm John Newton was captured by the love and grace of God. He became a great and good and godly man! And he wrote a song that you might have heard at church or in a theater or a public gathering! It goes like this:
" Amazing grace how sweet the sound
that saved a wretch like me,
I once was lost but now am found,
was blind but now I see."
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