# Lot — Olney Hymns character guide

> Lot in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0007-5-lot-in-sodom

## Who they are

Abraham's nephew, who chose to dwell in Sodom and was rescued from its destruction.

## In the story

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

Lot's harmful choice to live in Sodom, his captivity, rescue, lingering, and eventual flight.

### [Fast Day Hymns](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/fast-day-hymns)

Referenced as a righteous presence whose absence would leave Olney like Sodom.

### [On the Fire at Olney. Sept. 22, 1777](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/69-on-the-fire-at-olney-sept-22-1777)

Referenced as a righteous figure whose presence would prevent ruin like Sodom's.

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