# The Waiting Soul — Olney Hymns character guide

> The Waiting Soul in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Soul, The Waiting Soul By Cowper

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i-on-select-texts-of-scripture

## Who they are

A personified representation of the believer longing for God's presence.

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