John Newton's Evangelistic Appeal

'Are there any here that have added sin to sin through despair of mercy, thinking all hope was past - O say not so, see how God has loved the world - there is indeed forgiveness with him...The Lord in the gospel proclaims a free pardon to all who believe in the Son. Will you, despite the gospel and the spirit of grace, make your damnation sure by refusing to hear his voice? O Lord God, prevent it and rend the heavens and come down and touch the stony heart, that it may stand out no longer.'

Quoted, J Aitken, John Newton - From Disgrace to Amazing Grace, pg.186