Olney Hymns · Chapter
O Lord, I Will Praise Thee explained
This hymn of praise celebrates the turning away of God's anger through the sacrifice of Christ, the abundant streams of salvation in the gospel, and the joy of declaring God's glorious name to all nations.
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This hymn of praise celebrates the turning away of God's anger through the sacrifice of Christ, the abundant streams of salvation in the gospel, and the joy of declaring God's glorious name to all nations.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional peak occurs in stanza V, where the speaker’s hope is violently extinguished as Satan obscures ev…
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Follow the arc while readingThemes in this chapter
- Grace and Unmerited Favor
God's anger is turned away through the bleeding sacrifice, providing free salvation.
- Hope of Heaven and Eternal Life
The soul shall thirst no more, indicating eternal satisfaction in God's salvation.
Characters to notice
- Jesus Christ
Become the believer's salvation and strength, the source of praise.
- God
His anger is turned away; he is praised for his glorious name and excellent deeds.
- The Saints
Called to praise God's name and publish his fame.
Key passages
“I will praise thee every day, Now thine anger’s turn’d away!”
I will offer daily praise because your wrath has been removed.
The opening lines express gratitude for divine reconciliation.
“Jesus is become at length My salvation and my strength;”
Jesus has finally become my source of salvation and power.
Acknowledges Christ as the personal embodiment of salvation.
“Zion, shout, for this is he, God the Saviour dwells in thee.”
Shout for joy, Zion, for this is the one, God the Savior, who lives among you.
Calls the people of God to rejoice because God's presence is with them.
