“I am a riddle to myself; a heap of inconsistence” by John Newton

“In short, I am a riddle to myself; a heap of inconsistence.

But it is said, ‘We have an Advocate with the Father.’ (1 John 2:1)

Here hope revives; though wretched in myself, I am complete in him.

He is made of God, wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. (1 Cor. 1:30) On this rock I build.

I trust it shall be well with me at last, and that I shall by and by praise, and love, and serve him without these abatements.”

–John Newton, The Works of John Newton, Volume 6 (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 2015), 6: 98.