# Mercy — Olney Hymns character guide

> Mercy in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cowper, Mercy By Cowper

**First appearance:** 0000-olney-hymns

## Who they are

Personified as the compassionate kindness of God toward sinners.

## In the story

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

Mercy plucked Lot by the hand, saving him from destruction.

### [Another](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/8-another)

Mentioned as reigning above, offering hope despite the crimes of youth.

### [On the Commencement of Hostilities in America](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/64-on-the-commencement-of-hostilities-in-america)

Mercy is personified as potentially sparing the nation if the saints pray.

### [67: The Hiding-Place. Feb. 10, 1779](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/67-the-hiding-place-feb-10-1779)

Mercy retards the doom of sinners, giving them time to seek refuge.

### [On the Earthquake. Sept. 8, 1775](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/68-on-the-earthquake-sept-8-1775)

Personified as sparing the nation while warning, but scorned by sinners.

### [The Waiting Soul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/10-the-waiting-soul)

Personified as the door that remains open for the waiting soul.

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