# “Nothing can be needful that He withholds” by John Newton

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“All shall work together for good: every thing is needful that He sends; nothing
can be needful that He withholds.

Be content to bear the cross; others have borne it before you. You have need of 
patience; and if you ask, the Lord will give it: but there can be no settled peace
till our will is in a measure subdued.

Hide yourself under the shadow of His wings; rely upon His care and power; look 
upon Him as a physician who has graciously undertaken to heal your soul of the worst
of sicknesses, sin.

Yield to His prescriptions, and fight against every thought that would represent
it as desirable to be permitted to choose for yourself. When you cannot see your
way, be satisfied that He is your leader.

When your spirit is overwhelmed within you, He knows your path: He will not leave
you to sink. He has appointed seasons of refreshment, and you shall find He does
not forget you.

Above all, keep close to the Throne of Grace. If we seem to get no good by attempting
to draw near Him, we may be sure we shall get none by keeping away from Him.”

–John Newton, **[_The Works of John Newton_](https://heritagebooks.org/products/the-works-of-john-newton-4-vols.html),
[_Volume 2_](https://heritagebooks.org/products/the-works-of-john-newton-4-vols.html)**(
Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1820/1988), 2: 147-148.

[⌊The Works of John Newton⌉⌊The Works of John Newton⌉[

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