# O Lord, I Will Praise Thee explained — Olney Hymns

> Chapter companion for Olney Hymns by John Newton.

## What happens

This hymn of praise celebrates the turning away of God's anger through the sacrifice of Christ, the abundant streams of salvation in the gospel, and the joy of declaring God's glorious name to all nations.

## Themes in this chapter

### Grace and Unmerited Favor

God's anger is turned away through the bleeding sacrifice, providing free salvation.

### Hope of Heaven and Eternal Life

The soul shall thirst no more, indicating eternal satisfaction in God's salvation.

## Character check-ins

### Jesus Christ

Become the believer's salvation and strength, the source of praise.

### God

His anger is turned away; he is praised for his glorious name and excellent deeds.

### The Saints

Called to praise God's name and publish his fame.

## Key lines

> I will praise thee every day, Now thine anger’s turn’d away!

I will offer daily praise because your wrath has been removed.

_The opening lines express gratitude for divine reconciliation._

> Jesus is become at length My salvation and my strength;

Jesus has finally become my source of salvation and power.

_Acknowledges Christ as the personal embodiment of salvation._

> Zion, shout, for this is he, God the Saviour dwells in thee.

Shout for joy, Zion, for this is the one, God the Savior, who lives among you.

_Calls the people of God to rejoice because God's presence is with them._

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