Guestbook

Helen E. Martin |

What a blessing it was a week ago to hear your music, worship with you as you worshipped God while you sang and played and then fellowship with you and your husband and talk of the work and hymns of John Newton. John Newton (1725-1807) is best known as the author of the hymn Amazing Grace, which he wrote while Curate at Olney Parish Church (1764-1780) in Olney, England. Newton wanted to encourage William Cowper, a friend who was vulnerable to severe depression. Newton suggested to Cowper that they write a series of hymns to teach Biblical truth to the local townspeople of Olney, who made lace for the wealthy in London but could neither read nor write. Newton wrote 281 hymns and Cowper wrote 67 hymns. These hymns became the Olney Hymns, an important hymn collection in the development of church music. Below are words which John Newton wrote for his congregation one Christmas which we can sing the entire year: Now let us join with hearts and voices And emulate the angels’ songs; Yea, sinners may address their King In songs that angels cannot sing. They praise the Lamb Who once was slain, But we can add a higher strain; Not only say, “He suffered thus,” But that He suffered all for us. When angels by transgression fell, Justice consigned them all to hell; But mercy formed a wondrous plan, To save and honor fallen man. Jesus, Who passed the angels by, Assumed our flesh to bleed and die; And still He makes it His abode, As man, He fills the throne of God. Our next of kin, our Brother now, Is He to Whom the angels bow; They join with us to praise His Name, But we the nearest interest claim. But ah! how faint our praises rise! Sure, ’tis the wonder of the skies; That we, who share His richest love, So cold and unconcerned should prove. O glorious hour, it comes with speed When we from sin and darkness freed, Shall see the God Who died for man, And praise Him more than angels can. John Newton, 1779 Olney Hymns Book 2, Hymn 39 18 December 2007 - Unionville, PA

Karen Doherty |

I'm so glad that I bought your new Chrismtas CD. I wish I could meet your daughter one day. Does anybody tell you that she sounds a lot like a young Sarah McLachlan? Wowee. This CD is my favorite holiday music this year. 3 December 2007 - Willow Grove, PA

Jill Braden |

You don't know me, but I heard you speak for a women's event at Sandy Cove. Thank you for not being typical in your delivery and message! What a refreshing change. I felt the power of God's spirit on you. I hope to catch you there again soon. In Jesus, Jill 23 November 2007 - Baltimore, MD

Barbara Wood

Dear Sue, The Women's Society of Trainer United Methodist Church would like to thank you for your excellent presentation at our mother/daughter dinner on May 5th. Our feedback has been very positive; you were a smash hit! Many guests remarked that your message was both heart warming and thought provoking. May God continue to richly bless your ministry to women. Sincerely, Barbara Wood Chairperson 20 November 2007 - Trainer, PA

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