# Praise for Redeeming Love explained — Olney Hymns

> Chapter companion for Olney Hymns by John Newton.

## What happens

This hymn celebrates the redemptive work of Christ, who has silenced the law's condemnation, washed believers in his blood, and brought them near to God. It encourages love, singing, and wonder at God's grace and justice, and anticipates the eternal praise of the saints in heaven.

## Themes in this chapter

### Redemption and Salvation

The hymn celebrates the redeeming love of Christ, who has washed us with his blood and brought us nigh to God.

### Grace and Unmerited Favor

Grace and justice join, pointing to mercy's store, and through grace in Christ our trust is placed.

## Character check-ins

### Jesus Christ

The Savior who washed us with his blood and presents our souls to God.

### The Saints

Those enthroned on high who join in the chorus of praise.

### The Lord

Our strong salvation who holds in view the conqueror's crown.

## Key lines

> He has hush’d the Law’s loud thunder, He has quench’d mount Sinai’s flame

He has silenced the terrifying demands of the Law and extinguished the fire of judgment that once threatened us.

_The imagery of Sinai's thunder and flame represents the law's condemnation, which Christ has overcome._

> He has wash’d us with his blood, He has brought us nigh to God.

Through his sacrificial death, he has cleansed us from sin and given us access to God.

_The blood of Christ is the means of purification and reconciliation with God._

> When through grace in Christ our trust is, Justice smiles, and asks no more

When we place our trust in Christ by grace, God's justice is satisfied and no further penalty is required.

_The harmony of grace and justice is achieved through faith in Christ's atonement._

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