# Mary — Olney Hymns character guide

> Mary in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

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

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

## Who they are

The mother of Jesus, who treasured these things in her heart.

## In the story

### [Martha and Mary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/100-martha-and-mary)

Chose the better part by sitting at Jesus' feet to hear His words.

### [Weeping Mary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/117-weeping-mary)

Mary weeps at the tomb, seeking her Lord, and is comforted when Jesus calls her by name.

### [Rejoice the Soul of Thy Servant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/25-rejoice-the-soul-of-thy-servant)

The speaker asks to wait at Jesus' feet like Mary, weeping over the pardon of sin.

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