# Chapter 107 explained — Olney Hymns

> Chapter companion for Olney Hymns by John Newton.

## What happens

This chapter is a doxology, calling the saints on earth to join with the heavenly host in ascribing glory and honor to the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who is eternal and unchanging.

## Themes in this chapter

### Divine Providence and Guidance

The eternal nature of God's glory and honor is acknowledged, affirming His sovereign rule.

## Character check-ins

### The Saints

Called to join the heavenly host in praising God.

### Angels

The heavenly host who join in ascribing glory to God.

### God

First person of the Trinity, to whom glory and honor are ascribed.

### Jesus Christ

Second person of the Trinity, included in the doxology.

### The Holy Spirit

Third person of the Trinity, included in the doxology.

## Key lines

> Ye saints on earth, ascribe, with heav’n’s high host Glory and honour to the One in Three

All believers on earth, together with the angels in heaven, give glory and honor to the triune God.

_The call to worship unites earthly and heavenly beings in praise._

> To God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, As was, and is, and evermore shall be.

To God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, who is eternal—past, present, and future.

_Emphasizes the eternal and unchanging nature of the Trinity._

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