The Saints

Olney Hymns

Believers who share in communion and look forward to glory, exemplifying faithful living.

The Bitter Waters

Believers who have found the blessed effect of applying the cross by faith.

Manna

Represented by Israel, who are fed by God and must live by faith and hope.

The True Aaron

Those whose names are engraved on Christ's heart and for whom He intercedes.

Hannah; or the Throne of Grace

The saints from age to age are safe from the power of men and devils by waiting at the throne of grace.

The Milch Kine Drawing the Ark: Faith’s Surrender of All

The saints are called to stand prepared and run in duty's path, not counting trials hard so that God's will be done.

More with Us Than with Them

They espouse the believer's cause by prayer, joining in spiritual support.

The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength

Believers are addressed as those who are the Lord's, encouraged to resign earthly joys.

The Believer’s Safety

Believers who dwell in repose, are guarded by angels, and are secure in their Savior's unchanging nature.

Dwelling in Mesech

Believers who will rest in heaven, free from sorrow and sin.

O Lord, I Will Praise Thee

Called to praise God's name and publish his fame.

The Refuge, River, and Rock of the Church

Admire His ways, glory in His love, and find in Him a hiding-place and shield.

Zion; or the City of God.

The blessed inhabitants of Zion, washed in the Redeemer's blood and raised to reign as kings and priests.

The Contrite Heart

Mentioned as those who are comforted and love the house of prayer, contrasting with the speaker's lack of comfort.

The Future Peace and Glory of the Church

The people of God, described as faint, few, comfortless, afflicted, and broken, who receive the promises of future glory.

Jehovah-Shammah

Once foes to God, now dwelling in Jerusalem as His own.

Prayer for the Lord’s Promised Presence

The people of God who long for the Lord's presence and pray for His return.

On One Stone Shall Be Seven Eyes

The blood-bought flock who behold their Saviour with desire and admiration, though their warmest love and praises are too cold.

They Shall Be Mine, Saith the Lord

The faithful few who meet to seek God's face, suffer unnoticed, and will be collected as jewels.

The Barren Fig-Tree

Believers who stand like ornamental trees, fruitful by God's Spirit.

Another

The speaker mentions joy in meeting the saints as evidence of possible love for the Lord.

Peter Released from Prison

The faithful who pray fervently and perseveringly, trusting in God's power to deliver.

Salvation Drawing Nearer

The people of God who are encouraged to take courage and bear suffering patiently, awaiting their reward.

The Word Quick and Powerful

His people whose fears, cries, sighs, and tears are noted, and whose feeble good is regarded.

Love Tokens

Addressed as children of God who experience affliction as a token of His love.

Smyrna

The faithful believers in Smyrna, addressed as the Saviour's flock and chosen bride, who endure sorrow and poverty for Christ.

Sardis

The faithful few in Sardis who are upright and will walk with Christ in white.

Philadelphia

The beloved faithful few who are addressed and promised a place as a pillar in God's temple.

I: Seasons

Believers who fear the Lord, are happy, and look forward to being with Christ; they are the ones who will meet again in glory.

New Year's Hymns

Those who fear the Lord and are happy, looking forward to being with Him after death.

Time How Swift

Those who have died and are now in an eternal state.

Uncertainty of Life

Mentioned as those who receive new mercies and look forward to the last year leading them home.

Prayer for a Blessing

Those who already love God and are prayed to love Him more.

Waiting at Wisdom's Gates

Assembled believers who rejoice at the speaker's decision.

Asking the Way to Zion

Implied as the inhabitants of Zion who see the Savior's face and enjoy the fruits of glory.

Paul's Farewell Charge

The friends and fellow believers who share in the hope of reunion and worship.

Another

Those in heaven who experience perpetual spring, free from the changes and fears of earthly life.

Summer Storms

Tried believers who testify to the sudden storms that destroy peace and joy even in a single day.

Man Honoured Above Angels

Redeemed sinners who can sing songs angels cannot sing, and who will praise God more than angels can.

Saturday Evening

Mentioned as those who are to be comforted by the gospel's joyful sound.

On Opening a Place for Social Prayer

The worshippers are referred to as 'thy people' and are the recipients of the blessings and graces requested.

The Lord’s Day

The saints are the primary subjects, finding rest and joy in the Lord's Day.

Gospel Privileges

Ancient believers who trusted in God's name and were helped by Him, serving as examples of faithfulness.

Another

The adopted children of God who are called to His mercy-seat, united in prayer, and sustained by faith.

Prayer for the Continuance of the Gospel

The saints are those who trembled for the ark and unite in praise for answered prayer.

A Famine of the Word

The 'believing parents' and 'praying few' who value the gospel and serve as a bulwark against sin.

Prayer for Ministers

The sheep whom Jesus loves, cared for by under-shepherds.

Prayer for a Revival

Referenced as 'old professors' and 'younger plants' who have declined or been blighted, needing revival.

Hoping for a Revival

The speaker calls on the saints to join him in singing, as they share in the hope of revival.

Sacramental Hymns

Those in glory who sing praises to the Lamb, and the believers on earth who join in the same song.

Communion with the Saints in Glory

Saints in glory who sing praises to the Lamb and have conquered through Him.

On the Commencement of Hostilities in America

The saints are called to unite in prayer and repentance, seeking mercy and protection.

Fast Day Hymns

The faithful few who mourn, pray, and are spared in times of judgment.

Confession and Prayer. Dec. 13, 1776

The faithful few who tremble for the ark of God and know what Israel ought to do.

67: The Hiding-Place. Feb. 10, 1779

Those who love his name and hide in his chambers, safe from the storm.

On the Fire at Olney. Sept. 22, 1777

The few who loved the Saviour's name and whose prayers prevailed to save the town.

A Welcome to Christian Friends

The 'Christian friends' who are welcomed and share in the joys of salvation.

At Parting

Those who love the Lord, move at duty's call, and are called to part for a season.

On the Death of a Believer

The departed believers who are described as completely blessed, having finished with sin and care, and resting with their Savior.

The Day of Judgment

Those who have confessed, loved, and served the Lord below, and who will be invited to come near and receive the kingdom.

The Great Tribunal

The faithful few who are owned and saved at the right hand of the Judge.

The Book of Creation

The saints, though accounted fools by men, receive divine knowledge and read nature's book as a testimony to their Saviour.

The Rainbow

Believers who experience God's sustaining power and whose graces shine doubly in times of trouble.

The Spider and Bee

Believers who, like bees, feed on the flowers of God's Word and bring home honey to the hive.

Book III: On the Rise, Progress, Changes, and Comforts of the Spiritual Life

Believers who suffer but are assured of eternal joy and victory through grace.

Light Shining Out of Darkness

Addressed as 'fearful saints' who are encouraged to take fresh courage and trust in God's mercy.

Afflictions Sanctified by the Word

Mentioned as those who rest forever in God's presence.

Mourning and Longing

Those who know God's glory and pant for his presence, serving as a contrast to the speaker's current state.

The Prisoner

Those with whom the speaker formerly triumphed and joined in songs of praise, and who will admire the mercies of the Lord.

The Pilgrim's Song

Those who suffer in the wilderness but look forward to eternal joy.

The Hidden Life

All saints receive the same honour of intimate communion with Christ, as the narrator affirms.

True Pleasure

Those who love God and are clothed in sanctity and grace, pleasant to observe.

The Christian

The Christian is depicted as a saintly figure, adorned with glory and destined for a throne above.

Peace Restored

Called to join with angels in proclaiming the grace that healed the breach.

The Power of Grace

They rejoice at the restoration of a sinner and marvel at the change grace has wrought.

Abuse of the Gospel

The chosen few who imbibe grace from Christ and are fed with heavenly fare.

The Narrow Way

The chosen tribes of God who alone seek the narrow way.

VII: Praise

Those who trust in Christ and join the chorus of praise, both on earth and in glory.

Praise for Redeeming Love

Those enthroned on high who join in the chorus of praise.

Man by Nature, Grace, and Glory

Ransomed humanity, exalted in glory, nearest the throne and first in song.

Short Hymns

Described as Emmanuel's portion, redeemed and guarded by God.

Psalm 106:4–5

Those who love God's name and whose joy the speaker desires to share.

Chapter 95

Referred to as 'Thy thirsty people' who gather for public worship and have faced persecution.

After Sermon

The people of God, described as Emmanuel's portion, redeemed and guarded by Him.

Deuteronomy 32:9–10

Emmanuel's portion, redeemed and reclaimed by power, owned and guarded by God.

2 Corinthians 13:14

The recipients of the blessing, abiding in union and communion.

Chapter 102

The 'every soul assembled here' who are the recipients of the blessing.

Gloria Patri

Called to ascribe glory and honour to the triune God, joining the heavenly host.

Hymn 105: To the Trinity

The people whose song shall be God's glory forever

Chapter 106

Humanity, represented by the saints, will sing God's praise for eternity.

Chapter 107

Called to join the heavenly host in praising God.