Olney Hymns · Theme
Redemption and Salvation
How Olney Hymns develops Redemption and Salvation.
The central theme is the salvation of sinners through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his atoning blood, grace, and the offer of forgiveness to all who believe.
Where it surfaces
- Olney Hymns
The hymns emphasize Christ's atoning work and the believer's deliverance from sin and death.
- Joseph Made Known to His Brethren
The narrative underscores the redemption of Joseph's brothers and the salvation of sinners through Christ's sacrificial death.
- Another
The believer is released from guilt and feels no fear because of redemption through Christ's blood.
- A Friend That Sticketh Closer Than a Brother
Jesus died to reconcile us to God, demonstrating boundless love and securing our salvation.
- Humbled and Silenced by Mercy
The poem recounts the speaker's redemption from sin and death through Jesus' sacrifice, and the ongoing healing of backsliding.
- On One Stone Shall Be Seven Eyes
The hymn centers on Christ's sacrificial death as the means of redemption, delivering all who trust in Him from guilt and providing a pardon sealed.
- Peter Sinning and Repenting
The poem emphasizes the possibility of restoration and redemption for backsliders.
- The Prodigal Son
The prodigal's return and restoration symbolize the redemption available to all who repent.
- Lovest Thou Me?
Christ's deliverance, healing, and seeking of the lost soul are recounted as acts of redemption.
- The Rebel’s Surrender to Grace.–Lord, What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do?
The speaker experiences redemption and salvation through Christ's sacrifice, moving from rebellion to surrender.
- Old Testament Gospel
The types and figures point to the redemption accomplished by Christ, who bears away sin.
- We Were Pharaoh’s Bondmen
The hymn celebrates the redemption from sin's bondage through Christ's sacrifice and power.
- Praise for the Incarnation
The speaker's hope is rooted in Christ's birth, cross, and shame, highlighting the redemptive work of the incarnation.
- Christ Crucified
The poem centers on the redemptive power of Christ's crucifixion, which saves sinners and transforms their hearts.
- Book III: On the Rise, Progress, Changes, and Comforts of the Spiritual Life
Christ's atoning death and intercession secure salvation for sinners, transforming their nature.
- The Storm Is Hushed
The speaker's deliverance from despair and sin through Christ's sacrifice.
- Hear What He Has Done for My Soul!
The poem centers on the redemption of the soul through Christ's blood and the transformation from a rebel to a son.
- V: Dedication and Surrender
The poems celebrate the redemption from sin and the salvation that comes through Christ's sacrifice.
- The Happy Debtor
Jesus freed the debtor from the load of sin, making satisfaction and blotting out the score, illustrating redemption.
- VII: Praise
The hymns focus on the redeeming work of Christ, who paid the debt of sin, washed believers with his blood, and brought them near to God.
- Praise for Redeeming Love
The hymn celebrates the redeeming love of Christ, who has washed us with his blood and brought us nigh to God.
- Salvation
The entire hymn focuses on the glorious plan of salvation, from its design to its fulfillment in Christ's death and ongoing advocacy.
- Praise to the Redeemer
The hymn celebrates Christ's redemptive work, paying the debt of sin and securing believers from wrath.