# Lazarus — Olney Hymns character guide

> Lazarus in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lazarus By Newton Luke

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

## Who they are

The brother of Mary and Martha, whom Jesus raised from the dead.

## In the story

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

A beggar who lay at the rich man's gate, suffering; after death, he is carried by angels to Abraham's bosom and enjoys everlasting bliss.

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