# Hymn 105: To the Trinity explained — Olney Hymns

> Chapter companion for Olney Hymns by John Newton.

## What happens

A hymn of praise to the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—acknowledging God's work in creation, redemption, and sanctification, and declaring that the glory of the triune God will be the eternal song of His people.

## Themes in this chapter

### Divine Providence and Guidance

The Spirit's role in regeneration and sanctification highlights God's ongoing work in believers.

### Hope of Heaven and Eternal Life

The song of God's glory 'to eternity' points to the eternal hope of the saints.

## Character check-ins

### God

Addressed as 'Father of angels and of men'

### Jesus Christ

Referred to as 'Saviour, who hast us bought'

### The Holy Spirit

Acknowledged as the one by whom believers are born again, sanctified, and taught

### The Saints

The people whose song shall be God's glory forever

## Key lines

> Father of angels and of men, Saviour, who hast us bought, Spirit, by whom we're born again, And sanctified and taught!

O God the Father, creator of angels and humans, and Jesus Christ our Redeemer, and Holy Spirit who regenerates and instructs us—

_A direct address to each person of the Trinity, summarizing their distinct works._

> Thy glory, holy Three in One, Thy people's song shall be, Long as the wheels of time shall run, And to eternity.

The glory of the triune God will be the eternal praise of His people, from now until the end of time and forevermore.

_Declares the everlasting worship of the Trinity by the redeemed._

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