Carey was the third William (Cowper and Wilberforce[http://www.conservapedia.com/William_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[http://www.conservapedia.com/William_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. |