# Pray'r — Olney Hymns character guide

> Pray'r in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Pray'r

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

## Who they are

Personified as the means of communion with God and the channel of his blessings.

## In the story

### [On Prayer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/on-prayer)

Personified as a powerful force that climbs Jacob's ladder, brings blessings, and can force passage through iron bars.

### [Exhortation to Prayer](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/60-exhortation-to-prayer)

Personified as the means of climbing Jacob's ladder, exercising faith and love, and bringing blessings from above.

### [Bitter and Sweet](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/27-bitter-and-sweet)

The act of prayer is depicted as a struggle against evil thoughts.

## Links

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