# The Thief — Olney Hymns character guide

> The Thief in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

The criminal crucified beside Jesus who asked to be remembered in his kingdom.

## In the story

### [Praise for the Fountain Opened](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/79-praise-for-the-fountain-opened)

The dying thief who rejoiced to see the fountain, serving as an example of salvation.

### [The Two Malefactors](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/110-the-two-malefactors)

The penitent malefactor who, touched by grace, acknowledges his danger and prays to Jesus, receiving assurance of paradise.

### [Encouragement](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/9-encouragement)

The penitent thief on the cross who, though nigh to despair, was instantly made a saint and a son.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/characters