# Chapter 89 explained — Olney Hymns

> Chapter companion for Olney Hymns by John Newton.

## What happens

A prayerful hymn expressing dependence on God's word and provision, asking to be fed and satisfied spiritually, and to be sent home thankful.

## Themes in this chapter

### Prayer and Dependence on God

The chapter is a prayer asking God to feed and satisfy the believers.

### Grace and Unmerited Favor

The invitation to come and be fed is seen as an act of divine grace.

## Character check-ins

### The Lord

Addressed as the provider and host of the spiritual feast.

### The Narrator

The speaker expresses thirst and hunger for God's word.

## Key lines

> I Confirm the hope thy word allows, Behold us waiting to be fed; Bless the provisions of thy house, And satisfy thy poor with bread:

I affirm the hope that your word gives; we are waiting to be nourished. Bless the food you provide, and fill your needy people with bread.

_The speaker expresses trust in God's promise and asks for spiritual nourishment._

> Drawn by thine invitation Lord, Thirsty and hungry we are come! Now from the fullness of thy word, Feast us, and send us thankful home.

Called by your invitation, Lord, we come thirsty and hungry. Now, from the abundance of your word, feed us and send us home with gratitude.

_The hymn concludes with a plea for spiritual satisfaction and a thankful departure._

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