# The Redeemer — Olney Hymns character guide

> The Redeemer in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Newton, the Redeemer By Newton

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

## Who they are

Christ as the one who buys back the lost, the ladder between earth and heaven, and the healer whose touch makes wounded souls whole.

## In the story

### [Vanity of the Creature Sanctified](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/56-vanity-of-the-creature-sanctified)

Through the Redeemer's love, afflictions are turned into blessings and healing medicines.

### [God Speaking from Mount Zion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/17-god-speaking-from-mount-zion)

His bleeding wounds proclaim pardon and grace.

### [We Are Ambassadors for Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/27-we-are-ambassadors-for-christ)

The one who reconciles God and sinners through grace.

### [Peace After a Storm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/23-peace-after-a-storm)

The speaker addresses the Redeemer, finding in Him the answer to doubt and the source of peace.

### [The Pilgrim's Song](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/42-the-pilgrim-s-song)

The one by whose grace the pilgrims are freed from Egypt.

### [A Living and a Dead Faith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/71-a-living-and-a-dead-faith)

The Saviour purchased pardon not with words alone but at great cost.

### [Reigning Grace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/86-reigning-grace)

The redeemed are those who praise grace upon the throne, joining with angels in worship.

### [Hebrews 13:20, 22](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/100-hebrews-13-20-22)

Praised for sealing the covenant with blood.

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