# I Will Trust and Not Be Afraid explained — Olney Hymns

> Chapter companion for Olney Hymns by John Newton.

## What happens

The chapter is a hymn of trust and perseverance, encouraging the believer to abandon unbelief and rely on Christ's presence and providence through trials. It reflects on past mercies, the certainty of God's promises, and the assurance that present sufferings will yield eternal joy.

## Themes in this chapter

### Faith and Trust in Christ

The entire hymn is a declaration of trust in Christ's presence and provision despite trials.

### Suffering and Affliction

Acknowledges tribulation and pain as part of the believer's path, but sees them as working for good.

## Character check-ins

### Jesus Christ

Present as the Saviour who is near, the guide, and the one who suffered the bitter cup for sinners.

### Satan

Mentioned as the one whose blind slave the narrator once was, sporting with death.

### The Lord

The one who has provided in the past and will not leave the believer to sink.

### The Narrator

The speaker who wrestles in prayer, trusts in Christ, and reflects on God's past faithfulness.

## Key lines

> With Christ in the vessel, I smile at the storm.

Because Christ is with me, I can face any trouble with confidence and joy.

_Expresses the peace that comes from Christ's presence amid life's storms._

> Each sweet Ebenezer I have in review Confirms his good pleasure To help me quite through.

Remembering God's past helps assures me that He will continue to support me to the end.

_References the biblical 'stone of help' as a reminder of God's faithfulness._

> The heirs of salvation, I know from his word, Through much tribulation Must follow their Lord.

Scripture teaches that those who will inherit salvation must endure many hardships, just as Christ did.

_Connects present suffering to the promised inheritance._

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