# Wisdom — Olney Hymns character guide

> Wisdom in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0054-52-wisdom

## Who they are

Personified as a divine attribute, often identified with Christ.

## In the story

### [Wisdom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/52-wisdom)

Personified as an eternal being, present with God before creation, and the source of divine order and grace.

### [Abuse of the Gospel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/72-abuse-of-the-gospel)

Personified as the door at which believers wait for mercy.

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