Timothy Keller frequently cites this from Newton in his messages: “If you’re pessimistic about what God can do in your life and what God can do through you, you are not treating him as a King. Can you serve him? Can you obey him? Can you kiss him? Can you rejoice with trembling? There is no refuge from him, but there is a tremendous refuge in him. Blessed are those who find refuge in the King” (sermon, “Jesus Our King” [December 12, 1993]).
