Religion is more than just an abstraction; it is a lived reality with outward manifestations, Newman explains in his poem External Religion.
Newman warned his Anglican brethren of liberalism, taking the bright side of the Gospel, while neglecting the darker view of man’s condition.
In the poem titled “Our Future,” Newman tells us how we should approach the future: by faith and hope, which is impossible without grace.
Newman explains King Jeroboam’s disobedience and idolatry, and invites the Church to true worship, and a patient trusting in the Holy Spirit.
Use of talents and accomplishments and all things we do with our time, including leisure, should bring us closer to God.
Using the metaphor of a harp, Newman illustrates how we can give God praise by the music of our lives.
St. John Henry Newman teaches us that we must strive to be simple and prudent like Nathanael.
The indwelling of the Holy Spirit is God taking up permanent residence in the heart of those who have been reborn by belief in Christ as Savior and baptism.
A Christian’s “saving knowledge,” to know the true God, is manifest in the witness of his life.
