# Abraham — Olney Hymns character guide

> Abraham in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Abra'm, Abram

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i-on-select-texts-of-scripture

## Who they are

The father of faith whose trust in God became righteousness itself, invoked by Newton as the model for every believer's journey through the wilderness.

## In the story

### [5: Lot in Sodom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/5-lot-in-sodom)

Abra'm's timely aid in rescuing Lot from captivity.

### [Jehovah-Jireh—The Lord Will Provide](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/6-jehovah-jireh-the-lord-will-provide)

Abraham's faith is tested as he raises the knife, but God provides a ram as a substitute.

### [7: The Lord Will Provide](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/7-the-lord-will-provide)

Referenced as 'Abr'am of old' who obeyed God's call without knowing the way, exemplifying faith.

### [The Rich Man and Lazarus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/105-the-rich-man-and-lazarus)

Referred to as 'Abra'm,' he responds to the rich man's plea, explaining the reversal of fortunes and the justice of God.

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