# The Bridegroom — Olney Hymns character guide

> The Bridegroom in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Bridegroom of my soul I seek

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

## Who they are

A title for Christ, the heavenly bridegroom of the church.

## In the story

### [The Foolish Virgins](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/90-the-foolish-virgins)

The Bridegroom appears as the returning Christ, whose arrival triggers the separation of the wise and foolish virgins.

### [Seeking the Beloved](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/13-seeking-the-beloved)

The object of the soul's seeking, whose presence is desired and whose call moves affections.

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