John Newton to Myra Gardiner                27 January 1794



Newton gifted a set of his 2-volumed Messiah sermons to Myra:
 
Messiah 2 vols Messiah v1
DSCN0019 Messiah v1 to Myra
To My dear Myra
Miss Sarah Gardiner of Sleaford
a set of books
published by a sincere friend of hers
is presented as a token of regard,
By her very affectionate friend
                    John Newton
No 6
No. 6 Coleman Street Buildings
27 Jany 1794
   
DSCN0019 Messiah v1 Dear Lord
 
Dear Lord, while Myra reads what I can write,
Thy Mercy, Grace & Glory to proclaim;
Assist her with Thy Holy Spirit's light,
That she may know & love, & trust thy Name!
  When I go hence, if a soft thought of me
Shall from her eye draw forth a friendly tear;
May she rejoice to know she has in Thee,
A friend who cannot die, her heart to cheer.
 
vol 2 inscribed in Myra's hand:
Messiah v2
Sally Myra Gardiner
the gist of her dear & hond friend
the Revd John Newton


Acknowledgement:
Private source

02/07/2026