# Deuteronomy 32:9–10 explained — Olney Hymns

> Chapter companion for Olney Hymns by John Newton.

## What happens

This chapter reflects on the special relationship between God and His saints, who are redeemed and reclaimed by Him. It portrays God's tender care and guidance for His people, finding them in a barren land beset with sins and fears, yet leading and guarding them safely from all foes.

## Themes in this chapter

### Divine Providence and Guidance

God's special choice and tender care, leading and guiding His people through barren lands and protecting them from foes.

### Grace and Unmerited Favor

The saints are redeemed by price and reclaimed by power, highlighting God's unmerited favor in choosing and guarding them.

## Character check-ins

### The Saints

Emmanuel's portion, redeemed and reclaimed by power, owned and guarded by God.

### The Lord

Finds His people in a barren land, leads and guides them by His hand, and bears them safe from foes.

## Key lines

> The saints Emmanuel’s portion are, Redeem’d by price, reclaim’d by power; His special choice, and tender care, Owns them and guards them every hour.

God's people belong to Him, saved by Christ's sacrifice and transformed by His power; He chooses them and watches over them constantly.

_Highlights the themes of redemption and divine care._

> He finds them in a barren land, Beset with sins and fears and woes; He leads and guides them by his hand, And bears them safe from all their foes.

God discovers His people in a desolate place, surrounded by sin, fear, and suffering; He directs their steps and protects them from every enemy.

_Emphasizes God's guidance and protection in the midst of hardship._

## Links

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