Olney Hymns by John Newton About Olney Hymns John Newton Table of Contents About This Book. p. ii Title Page. p. 1 Preface. p. 3 On Select Passages of Scripture. p. 5 GENESIS. p. 5 On man, in his own image made. p. 5 When Adam fell he quickly lost. p. 6 O! for a closer walk with God. p. 7 By faith in CHRIST I walk with God. p. 8 How hurtful was the choice of Lot. p. 9 The saints should never be dismayed. p. 10 Though troubles assail. p. 10 Poor Esau repented too late. p. 12 If the LORD our leader be. p. 13 Nay, I cannot let Thee go. p. 15 My soul once had its plenteous years. p. 15 When Joseph his brethren beheld. p. 16 EXODUS. p. 18 Bitter, indeed, the waters are. p. 18 Heal us, EMMANUEL, here we are. p. 19 Manna to Israel well supplied. p. 20 The manna favored Israel's meat. p. 21 By whom was David taught. p. 22 When Israel heard the fiery law. p. 23 LEVITICUS. p. 23 See Aaron, God's anointed priest. p. 24 NUMBERS. p. 25 How blest the righteous are. p. 25 JOSHUA. p. 26 When Joshua, by GOD's command. p. 26 JUDGES. p. 27 Jesus, whose blood so freely streamed. p. 27 The signs which GOD to Gideon gave. p. 28 The lion that on Sampson roared. p. 29 I SAMUEL. p. 29 iii Olney Hymns John Newton When Hannah pressed with grief. p. 29 When first to make my heart his own. p. 31 The kine unguided went. p. 32 When first my soul enlisted. p. 33 II SAMUEL. p. 34 How David, when by sin deceived. p. 34 Poor, weak, and worthless though I am. p. 35 I KINGS. p. 36 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare. p. 36 If Solomon for wisdom prayed. p. 37 Behold the throne of grace!. p. 38 From Sheba a distant report. p. 39 Elijah's example declares. p. 40 By the poor widow's oil and meal. p. 42 II KINGS. p. 43 Though Jericho pleasantly stood. p. 43 Before Elisha's gate. p. 44 The prophets sons, in time of old. p. 45 Alas! Elisha's servant cried. p. 46 I CHRONICLES. p. 47 Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound). p. 47 NEHEMIAH. p. 48 Joy is a fruit that will not grow. p. 48 JOB. p. 48 Sweet was the time when first I felt. p. 49 Savior shine and cheer my soul. p. 50 PSALMS. p. 51 In mercy, not in wrath, rebuke. p. 51 How tedious and tasteless the hours. p. 52 Incarnate God! the soul that knows. p. 53 That man no guard or weapons needs. p. 54 When Israel was from Egypt freed. p. 55 For mercies, countless as the sands. p. 56 What a mournful life is mine. p. 56 PROVERBS. p. 57 Ere God had built the mountains. p. 57 One there is, above all others. p. 58 The evils that beset our path. p. 60 God gives his mercies to be spent;. p. 60 Honey though the bee prepares. p. 61 iv Olney Hymns John Newton SONG OF SOLOMON. p. 62 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds. p. 62 I Will praise thee every day. p. 63 He who on earth as man was known. p. 64 Glorious things of thee are spoken. p. 65 As the serpent raised by Moses. p. 66 How lost was my condition. p. 68 Pensive, doubting, fearful heart. p. 69 The LORD will happiness divine. p. 70 Hear what God the LORD hath spoken. p. 71 JEREMIAH. p. 71 As parched in the barren sands. p. 72 My God! how perfect are thy ways!. p. 72 My God! till I received thy stroke. p. 73 LAMENTATIONS. p. 74 From pole to pole let others roam. p. 74 EZEKIEL. p. 75 Once perishing in blood I lay. p. 75 The Lord proclaims his grace abroad!. p. 76 As birds their infant brood protect. p. 77 DANIEL. p. 77 Supported by the word. p. 78 Poor sinners! little do they think. p. 79 JONAH. p. 80 As once for Jonah, so the Lord. p. 80 ZECHARIAH. p. 81 Son of God! thy people's shield!. ..