Carey was the third William (Cowper and Wilberforce were the first two), whose life and ministry was greatly impacted by John Newton. This former shoemaker became passionate about evangelism after reading the journals of Captain James Cook. | Carey was the third William (Cowper and Wilberforce were the first two), whose life and ministry was greatly impacted by John Newton. This former shoemaker became passionate about evangelism after reading the journals of Captain James Cook. |