# I Will Praise the Lord at All Times explained — Olney Hymns

> Chapter companion for Olney Hymns by John Newton.

## What happens

The poem celebrates the presence and grace of the Savior throughout the changing seasons of the year, finding in each season a reflection of Christ's character and work—from the humility of winter to the life-giving warmth of summer, and from the promise of dawn to the rest of evening.

## Themes in this chapter

### Grace and Unmerited Favor

The poem highlights the Savior's grace as seen in the seasons, particularly in the autumn's milder beams and the evening's emblem of eternal rest.

### Hope of Heaven and Eternal Life

Evening points to an eternal rest, suggesting the hope of heaven beyond this life.

## Character check-ins

### Jesus Christ

The Savior whose charms, grace, and sacrifice are seen in every season.

### The Lord

The object of praise, whose attributes are reflected in nature.

## Key lines

> I Winter has a joy for me While the Saviour’s charms I read, Lowly, meek, from blemish free, In the snow-drop’s pensive head.

Even in winter, I find joy as I see the Savior's humble and sinless character reflected in the drooping snowdrop flower.

_The poet sees Christ's humility and purity in the winter flower._

> III Summer has a thousand charms, All expressive of his worth; ’Tis his sun that lights and warms, His the air that cools the earth.

Summer's many beauties all speak of Christ's value; the sun that gives light and warmth and the cooling air are all his.

_The poet attributes the blessings of summer to Christ's provision._

> VI Evening, with a silent pace, Slowly moving in the west, Shows an emblem of his grace, Points to an eternal rest.

The evening, moving quietly in the west, is a symbol of his grace and directs our thoughts to the eternal rest that awaits.

_The evening is seen as a type of Christ's grace and a pointer to heavenly rest._

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