# Chapter 90 explained — Olney Hymns

> Chapter companion for Olney Hymns by John Newton.

## What happens

A prayer for divine inspiration and empowerment for preaching, asking the Lord to teach the preacher's tongue, provide spiritual nourishment to the hungry, and strengthen the weak. The chapter also petitions for light and power to walk in wisdom's ways, so that the benefit may be ours and the praise given to God.

## Themes in this chapter

### Prayer and Dependence on God

The chapter is a direct prayer to the Lord for inspiration, teaching, and provision of light and power.

### Divine Providence and Guidance

Asking for the Lord to inspire, teach, and furnish light and power to walk in wisdom's ways.

## Character check-ins

### The Lord

Addressed as the source of inspiration and strength for preaching and walking in wisdom.

### The Narrator

The speaker who prays for divine assistance and acknowledges God's role in giving benefit and receiving praise.

## Key lines

> Now, Lord, inspire the preacher’s heart, And teach his tongue to speak;

Lord, please fill the preacher's heart with inspiration and guide his words.

_A plea for divine enablement in preaching._

> Food to the hungry soul impart, And cordials to the weak.

Give spiritual nourishment to those who are hungry and comfort to those who are weak.

_Request for spiritual sustenance and strength for the needy._

> Furnish us all with light and pow’rs To walk in wisdom’s ways;

Provide us with enlightenment and ability to live according to wisdom.

_Petition for guidance and strength to follow wise living._

> So shall the benefit be ours, And thou shalt have the praise.

Then we will receive the benefit, and you will receive the glory.

_Acknowledgment that blessings come from God and He deserves the praise._

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