# Cain — Olney Hymns character guide

> Cain in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0004-2-cain-and-abel

## Who they are

The first murderer, who killed his brother Abel out of jealousy, a warning against ungodly anger.

## In the story

### [Cain and Abel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/2-cain-and-abel)

First-born son of Adam, who rejected God's ordained sacrifice and murdered his brother Abel out of envy and rage.

### [II: Seeking, Pleading, and Hoping](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/ii-seeking-pleading-and-hoping)

Referenced as an example of a sinner who trembled under guilt, paralleling the speaker's own terror.

### [The Burdened Sinner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/6-the-burdened-sinner)

Referenced as an example of guilt and trembling, comparing the sinner's state to Cain's after murdering Abel.

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