Hymns
Olney Hymns
John Newton & William Cowper · 1779 · 348 hymns
The 1779 hymnal of John Newton and William Cowper, written for the parish of Olney. Source of "Amazing Grace," "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken," and "There Is a Fountain." Organized in three books: on select passages of Scripture, on occasional subjects, and on the progress of the spiritual life.
- 1On man, in his own image made,John Newton · Gen 3:9
- 2When Adam fell he quickly lostJohn Newton · Gen 4:3-8
- 3O! for a closer walk with God,William Cowper · Gen 5:24
- 4By faith in CHRIST I walk with God,John Newton · Ps 23:4
- 5How hurtful was the choice of Lot,John Newton · Gen 13:10
- 6The saints should never be dismayed,William Cowper · Gen 22:14
- 7Though troubles assailJohn Newton
- 8Poor Esau repented too lateJohn Newton · Gen 25:34; Heb 12:16
- 9If the LORD our leader be,John Newton · Gen 28:12
- 10Nay, I cannot let Thee go,John Newton · Gen 32:27
- 11My soul once had its plenteous years,John Newton · Gen 41:56
- 12When Joseph his brethren beheld,John Newton · Gen 45:3,4
- 13Bitter, indeed, the waters are.John Newton · Ex 15:23-15
- 14Heal us, EMMANUEL, here we are,William Cowper · Ex 15
- 15Manna to Israel well suppliedJohn Newton · Ex 16:18
- 16The manna favored Israel's meat,John Newton · Ex 16:20
- 17By whom was David taught,William Cowper · Ex 17:15
- 18When Israel heard the fiery law,John Newton · Ex 32:4,31
- 19See Aaron, God's anointed priest,John Newton · Lev 8:7-9
- 20How blest the righteous areJohn Newton · Num 23:10
- 21When Joshua, by GOD's command,John Newton · Josh 10:6
- 22Jesus, whose blood so freely streamedWilliam Cowper · Judg 6:24
- 23The signs which GOD to Gideon gave,John Newton · Judg 6:37-40
- 24The lion that on Sampson roared,John Newton · Judg 14:8
- 25When Hannah pressed with grief,John Newton · 1 Sam 1:10,18
- 26When first to make my heart his own,John Newton · Judg 5:4,5
- 27The kine unguided wentJohn Newton · 1 Sam 6:12
- 28When first my soul enlistedJohn Newton · 1 Sam 17:38-40
- 29How David, when by sin deceived,John Newton · 2 Sam 11:27
- 30Poor, weak, and worthless though I am,John Newton · 2 Sam 16:17
- 31Come, my soul, thy suit prepare,John Newton · 1 Ki 3:5
- 32If Solomon for wisdom prayed,John Newton · 1 Ki 3:5
- 33Behold the throne of grace!John Newton · 1 Ki 3:5
- 34From Sheba a distant reportJohn Newton · 1 Ki 10:1-9
- 35Elijah's example declares,John Newton · 1 Ki 17:6
- 36By the poor widow's oil and mealJohn Newton · 1 Ki 17:16
- 37Though Jericho pleasantly stood,John Newton · 2 Ki 2:19-22
- 38Before Elisha's gateJohn Newton · 2 Ki 5:14
- 39The prophets sons, in time of old,John Newton · 2 Ki 6:5,6
- 40Alas! Elisha's servant cried,John Newton · 2 Ki 6:16
- 41Amazing grace! (how sweet the sound)John Newton · 1 Chr 17:16,17
- 42Joy is a fruit that will not growJohn Newton · Neh 9:10
- 43Sweet was the time when first I feltJohn Newton · Job 29:2
- 44Savior shine and cheer my soul,John Newton
- 45In mercy, not in wrath, rebukeJohn Newton · Ps 6
- 46How tedious and tasteless the hours,John Newton · Ps 73:25
- 47Incarnate God! the soul that knowsJohn Newton · Ps 91
- 48That man no guard or weapons needs,John Newton · Ps 91
- 49When Israel was from Egypt freed,John Newton · Ps 107:7
- 50For mercies, countless as the sands,John Newton · Ps 116:12,13
- 51What a mournful life is mine,John Newton · Ps 120:5-7
- 52Ere God had built the mountains,William Cowper · Pr 8:22-31
- 53One there is, above all others,John Newton · Pr 18:24
- 54The evils that beset our pathJohn Newton · Eccl 2
- 55God gives his mercies to be spent;William Cowper
- 56Honey though the bee prepares,John Newton
- 57How sweet the name of Jesus soundsJohn Newton · SS 1:3
- 58I Will praise thee every dayWilliam Cowper · Isa 12
- 59He who on earth as man was known,John Newton · Isa 32:2
- 60Glorious things of thee are spoken,John Newton · Isa 33:27,28
- 61As the serpent raised by MosesJohn Newton · Isa 45:22
- 62How lost was my conditionJohn Newton
- 63Pensive, doubting, fearful heart,John Newton · Isa 44:5-11
- 64The LORD will happiness divineWilliam Cowper · Isa 47:15
- 65Hear what God the LORD hath spoken,William Cowper · Isa 60:15-20
- 66As parched in the barren sandsJohn Newton · Jer 17:5-8
- 67My God! how perfect are thy ways!William Cowper · Jer 23:6
- 68My God! till I received thy stroke,William Cowper · Jer 31:18-20
- 69From pole to pole let others roam,John Newton · Lam 3:24
- 70Once perishing in blood I lay,John Newton · Ezek 16:64
- 71The Lord proclaims his grace abroad!William Cowper · Ezek 36:25-28
- 72As birds their infant brood protect,William Cowper · Ezek 48:33
- 73Supported by the word,John Newton · Dan 3:6
- 74Poor sinners! little do they thinkJohn Newton · Dan 5:5,6
- 75As once for Jonah, so the LordJohn Newton · Jonah 4:7
- 76Son of God! thy people's shield!John Newton · Zech 2:10
- 77With Satan, my accuser near,John Newton · Zech 3:1-5
- 78Jesus Christ, the Lord's anointed,John Newton · Zech 3:9
- 79There is a fountain filled with bloodWilliam Cowper · Zech 13:1
- 80When sinners utter boasting words,John Newton · Mal 3:16-18
- 81Encouraged by thy wordJohn Newton · Mt 7:7-8
- 82Oft as the leper's case I read,John Newton · Mt 8:23
- 83Physician of my sin-sick soul,John Newton · Mt 9:12
- 84When Jesus claims the sinner's heart,John Newton · Mt 12:43-45
- 85Ye sons of earth prepare the plow,William Cowper · Mt 13:3
- 86Though in the outward church belowJohn Newton · Mt 13:37-42
- 87A Word from JESUS calms the sea,John Newton · Mt 14:28-31
- 88Prayer an answer will obtain,John Newton · Mt 15:22-28
- 89What think you of Christ? is the testJohn Newton · Mt 22:42
- 90When descending from the skyJohn Newton · Mt 25:1
- 91When Peter boasted, soon he fell,John Newton · Mt 26:73
- 92Legion was my name by nature,John Newton · Mk 5:18,19
- 93Could the creatures help or ease usJohn Newton · Mk 5:39-42
- 94When the disciples crossed the lakeJohn Newton · Mk 8:14
- 95Mercy, O thou Son of David!John Newton · Mk 10:47,48
- 96Thy mansion is the christian's heart,William Cowper · Mk 11:17
- 97One aweful word which JESUS spoke,John Newton · Mk 11:20
- 98Once a woman silent stoodJohn Newton · Lk 7:47
- 99How kind the good SamaritanJohn Newton · Lk 10:33-35
- 100Martha her love and joy expressedJohn Newton · Lk 10:38-42
- 101The castle of the human heartJohn Newton · Lk 11:21,22
- 102"My barns are full, my stores increase,John Newton · Lk 12:16-21
- 103The church a garden isJohn Newton · Lk 13:6-9
- 104Afflictions, though they seem severe;John Newton · Lk 15:11-24
- 105A Worldling spent each dayJohn Newton · Lk 16:19-25
- 106Our Lord, who knows full wellJohn Newton · Lk 18:1-7
- 107Zaccheus climbed the tree,John Newton · Lk 19:1-6
- 108"Simon, beware! the Savior said,John Newton · Lk 22:31,32
- 109"Father, forgive (the Savior said)John Newton · Lk 23:34
- 110Sovereign grace has pow'r aloneJohn Newton · Lk 23:39-43
- 111Jesus, to what didst thou submitJohn Newton · Jn 4:28
- 112Beside the gospel poolJohn Newton · Jn 5:2-4
- 113Here at Bethesda's pool, the poor,John Newton · Jn 5:2-4
- 114Constrained by their LORD to embark,John Newton · Jn 6:16-21
- 115When any turn from Zion's way,John Newton · Jn 6:67-69
- 116"I Am, saith CHRIST our glorious head,John Newton · Jn 11:25
- 117Mary to her Savior's tombJohn Newton · Jn 20:11-16
- 118Hark, my soul! it is the LORD;William Cowper · Jn 21:16
- 119'Tis a point I long to know,John Newton · Jn 21:16
- 120As some tall rock amidst the waves,John Newton · Acts 7:54-60
- 121Lord, thou hast won, at length I yield,John Newton · Acts 9:6
- 122Fervent persevering prayersJohn Newton · Acts 12:5-8
- 123A Believer, free from care,John Newton · Acts 16:29,30
- 124Then the apostle wonders wrought,John Newton · Acts 19:13-16
- 125If Paul in Caesar's court must stand,John Newton · Acts 27
- 126I would, but cannot sing,John Newton · Rom 7
- 127Darkness overspreads us here,John Newton · Rom 8
- 128When Israel's tribes were parched with thirst,John Newton · 1 Cor 10:4
- 129Oppressed with unbelief and sin,John Newton · 2 Cor 12:9
- 130Strange and mysterious is my life,John Newton · Gal 5:17
- 131Fierce passions discompose the mind,William Cowper · Php 4:11
- 132Israel in ancient days,William Cowper · Heb 4:2
- 133The word of CHRIST, our Lord,John Newton · Heb 4:12,13
- 134By various maxims, forms and rules,John Newton · Heb 12:2
- 135Afflictions do not come alone,John Newton · Heb 12:5-11
- 136Thus saith the LORD to Ephesus,John Newton · Rev 2:1,7
- 137The message first to Smyrna sent,John Newton · Rev 2:11
- 138"Write to Sardis, saith the Lord,William Cowper · Rev 3:1-6
- 139Thus saith the holy One, and true,John Newton · Rev 3:7-13
- 140Hear what the Lord, the great Amen,John Newton · Rev 3:14-20
- 141When the beloved disciple tookJohn Newton · Rev 10
- 142While with ceaseless course the sunJohn Newton
- 143Time, with an unwearied hand,John Newton · Is 10:3
- 144See! another year is gone!John Newton
- 145Time, by moments, steals away,John Newton
- 146Hark! how time's wide sounding bellJohn Newton
- 147Oft in vain the voice of truth,John Newton
- 148Now, gracious Lord, thine arm reveal,John Newton
- 149Bestow, dear Lord, upon our youthWilliam Cowper
- 150Now may fervent prayer ariseJohn Newton
- 151When Peter through the tedious nightJohn Newton · Lk 5:4
- 152Sin has undone our wretched race,William Cowper
- 153Gracious Lord, our children see,William Cowper · Ex 10:9
- 154The Shunemite, oppressed with grief,John Newton · 2 Ki 4:31
- 155Does it not grief, and wonder move,John Newton · 1 Ki 18
- 156Preachers may, from Ezekiel's case,John Newton · Ezek 37
- 157When Moses waved his mystic rodJohn Newton · Ex 14:21
- 158The God who once to Israel spokeJohn Newton
- 159O Thou, at whose almighty word,John Newton · Num 20:11
- 160Elisha, struck with grief and awe,John Newton · 2 Ki 51:11-14
- 161O David's Son, and David's Lord!John Newton · 1 Chr 28:9
- 162Let us adore the grace that seeksJohn Newton · 2 Cor 6:17,18
- 163Jesus, who bought us with his blood,John Newton · 1 Chr 4:9,10
- 164Ensnared, too long, my heart has beenJohn Newton · Prov 8:34,35
- 165Zion! the city of our God,John Newton · Jer 1:5
- 166Beneath the tyrant Satan's yokeJohn Newton · Deut 6:20-23
- 167What contradictions meetJohn Newton · Gal 4:19
- 168Thy message, by the preacher, seal,John Newton · 2 Cor 5:20
- 169When Paul was parted from his friendsJohn Newton · Acts 20:26,27
- 170Alas! by nature how depraved,John Newton · Jer 3:19
- 171See, how rude winter's icy handJohn Newton · Gen 8:22
- 172Though cloudy skies, and northern blasts,John Newton
- 173Bleak winter is subdued at length,John Newton
- 174Pleasing spring again is here!John Newton
- 175Though the morn may be serene,John Newton
- 176The grass, and flow'rs, which clothe the field,John Newton · Isa 40:7
- 177See! the corn again in ear!John Newton · Hos 14:7 Mk 4:26-29
- 178Sweeter founds than music knowsJohn Newton
- 179My song shall bless the LORD of all,William Cowper · Col 1:17
- 180Now let us join with hearts and tongues,John Newton · Rev 5
- 181Safely through another week,John Newton
- 182The LORD, our salvation and light,John Newton · 1 Sam 7:12
- 183Let hearts and tongues uniteJohn Newton · 1 Sam 7:12
- 184O LORD, our languid souls inspire,John Newton
- 185Jesus, where'er thy people meet,William Cowper · Isa 54:2
- 186How welcome to the saints, when pressedJohn Newton · Exod 31:15
- 187O happy they who know the Lord,John Newton
- 188Happy are they, to whom the LORDJohn Newton · Deut 32:29
- 189Once, while we aimed at Zion's songs,John Newton
- 190Gladness was spread through Israel's hostJohn Newton
- 191Chief Shepherd of thy chosen sheep,John Newton · Zech 11:17
- 192Savior, visit thy plantation,John Newton
- 193My harp untuned, and laid aside,John Newton
- 194This is the feast of heav'nly wine,William Cowper
- 195When on the cross, my Lord I seeJohn Newton
- 196The Savior! what a noble flameWilliam Cowper · Lk 11:50
- 197Let me dwell on Golgotha,John Newton
- 198In evil long I took delight,John Newton · John 19:37
- 199When Israel by divine commandJohn Newton
- 200Refreshed by the bread and wine,John Newton
- 201What various hindrances we meetWilliam Cowper · Ex 17:11
- 202In themselves, as weak as worms,John Newton · Ps 50:15
- 203The Spirit breathes upon the word,William Cowper
- 204Precious Bible! what a treasureJohn Newton · Ps 119:50,103
- 205The gath'ring clouds, with aspect dark,John Newton · Rev 16:1
- 206O, may the pow'r which melts the rockJohn Newton · Isa 1:2
- 207While Joshua led the armed bands.John Newton · Ex 17:9
- 208See the gloomy gath'ring cloudJohn Newton · Isa 26:20
- 209Although on massy pillars built,John Newton · Rev 6:16
- 210Wearied by day with toils and cares,John Newton
- 211Kindred in CHRIST, for his dear sake,John Newton
- 212As the sun's enliv'ning eyeJohn Newton
- 213In vain my fancy strives to paintJohn Newton
- 214His master taken from his head,William Cowper
- 215Oft as the bell, with solemn toll,John Newton
- 216My soul, this curious house of clay,John Newton · 2 Cor 5:1
- 217Courage, my soul! behold the prizeJohn Newton · Job 3:17
- 218Day of judgment, day of wonders!John Newton · Matt 12:36
- 219God, with one piercing glance, looks throughJohn Newton · 2 Pet 2:8-10
- 220John in vision saw the dayJohn Newton · Rev 20:11,12
- 221That was a wonder-working wordJohn Newton · Job 38:7
- 222The book of nature open lies,John Newton · Mt 6:26-28
- 223When the sun, with cheerful beams,John Newton · Gen 9:14
- 224When a black overspreading cloudJohn Newton · 2 Pet 3:10
- 225A Glance from heav'n, with sweet effect,John Newton
- 226The moon in silver glory shone,John Newton
- 227The moon has but a borrowed light,John Newton · 1 Cor 13:1
- 228If for a time the air be calm,John Newton
- 229Though small the drops of falling rain,John Newton · Mt 7:24 1Pet 2:6
- 230The ice and snow we lately saw,John Newton
- 231As needles point towards the pole,John Newton · Jn 7:32
- 232On the same flow'r we often seeJohn Newton
- 233The subtle spider often weavesJohn Newton
- 234A Lion, though by nature wild,John Newton · Isa 11:6
- 235The Savior calls his people sheep,John Newton · Ps 23:1
- 236A Garden contemplation suits,John Newton · Isa 61:3
- 237A Shelter from the rain or wind,John Newton · Isa 32:2
- 238The water stood like walls of brass,John Newton · Ex 14:22
- 239When slumber seals our weary eyes,John Newton · Isa 29:8
- 240See, the world for youth prepares,John Newton
- 241Blinded in youth by Satan's arts,John Newton
- 242No words can declare,John Newton
- 243Stop, poor sinner! stop and thinkJohn Newton · Rev 6:16
- 244Shall men pretend to pleasureJohn Newton · Isa 57:20,21
- 245Sinner, art thou still secure?John Newton
- 246Sinner, hear the Savior's call,John Newton · Ezek 33:11
- 247Ah, what can I do,John Newton
- 248O LORD, how vile am I,John Newton · Job 40:4
- 249My former hopes are dead,William Cowper · Ps 130:6
- 250My soul is besetJohn Newton · Lk 23:43
- 251Breathe from the gentle South, O LORD,William Cowper · Ps 40:1
- 252Cheer up, my soul, there is a mercy-seatJohn Newton
- 253Approach, my soul, the mercy-seatJohn Newton · Ps 32:5-7
- 254To those who know the LORD I speak,William Cowper · SS 5:8
- 255Does the gospel-word proclaimJohn Newton · Mt 11:28
- 256God moves in a mysterious way,William Cowper · Jn 8:7
- 257'Tis my happiness belowWilliam Cowper · Heb 12:8
- 258O How I love thy holy word,William Cowper · Ps 119:71
- 259The billows swell the winds are high,William Cowper
- 260God of my life, to thee I call,William Cowper · Ps 69:15
- 261My soul is sad and much dismayed;William Cowper · Eph 6:16
- 262'Tis past-the dreadful stormy nightJohn Newton
- 263Unless the LORD had been my stayJohn Newton
- 264When darkness long has veiled my mind,William Cowper · Isa 54:7-10
- 265The Savior hides his face!William Cowper
- 266When my prayers are a burden and task,John Newton · Jn 13:25
- 267Dear Lord accept a sinful heart,William Cowper
- 268Kindle, Savior, in my heartJohn Newton
- 269Lord, who hast suffered all for me,William Cowper · Josh 7:1-6
- 270O Lord, my best desire fulfillWilliam Cowper
- 271When my Savior, my Shepherd is near,John Newton · Jer 1:19
- 272Return to bless my waiting eyes,John Newton
- 273Though sore beset with guilt and fear,John Newton · Judg 13:23
- 274Forest beasts, that live by prey,John Newton · Ps 104:20
- 275When the poor pris'ner through a grateJohn Newton · Ps 140:2
- 276Uncertain how the way to findJohn Newton
- 277I asked the LORD that I might growJohn Newton · Ps 65:5
- 278Begone unbelief,John Newton · Acts 14:22
- 279If to Jesus for reliefJohn Newton · Mt 6:26-30
- 280Unbelief the soul dismays,John Newton · Ex 14:21
- 281Be still my heart! these anxious caresJohn Newton · Luke 22:35
- 282One glance of thine, eternal LORD,John Newton · 2 Cor 5:21
- 283From Egypt lately freedJohn Newton · Heb 11:13,27
- 284Sight, hearing, feeling, taste and smell,John Newton · Lk 8:46
- 285How blest thy creature is, O God,William Cowper · Isa 35:7
- 286Far from the world, O Lord, I flee,William Cowper
- 287Why should I fear the darkest hour,John Newton
- 288To tell the Savior all my wants,William Cowper
- 289Sometimes a light surprisesWilliam Cowper · Mt 6:34
- 290Lord my soul with pleasure springs,William Cowper · Pr 3:17
- 291Honor and happiness uniteWilliam Cowper
- 292I was a groveling creature once,William Cowper
- 293Yes! since God himself has said it,John Newton · Isa 48:8
- 294O, speak that gracious word again,John Newton · Ps 71:11
- 295Saved by blood I live to tell,John Newton
- 296While I lived without the Lord,John Newton · Ps 55:22
- 297When the wounded spirit hearsJohn Newton
- 298When Hagar found the bottle spent,William Cowper · Gen 21:19
- 299As when the weary travell'r gainsJohn Newton · Acts 20:24
- 300Let worldly minds the world pursue,John Newton · Jer 31:3
- 301Happy the birth where grace presidesJohn Newton
- 302I thirst, but not as once I did,William Cowper
- 303No strength of nature can sufficeWilliam Cowper · Rom 3:31
- 304Sin enslaved me many years,William Cowper
- 305Holy LORD GOD! I love thy truth,William Cowper
- 306Quiet, LORD, my froward heart,John Newton · Ps 131:2 Mt 18:3,4
- 307Fix my heart and eyes on thine!John Newton
- 308Ten thousand talents once I owed,John Newton · 1 Chr 29:14
- 309The new-born child of gospel-grace,William Cowper · Judg 7:2
- 310O God, whose favorable eyeWilliam Cowper
- 311Zeal is that pure and heav'nly flame,John Newton · 2 Ki 10:16
- 312The LORD receives his highest praise,William Cowper · Ex 28:33
- 313Too many, LORD, abuse thy grace,William Cowper
- 314What thousands never knew the road!William Cowper
- 315To keep the lamp aliveWilliam Cowper · Mt 26:33
- 316Grace, triumphant in the throne,William Cowper
- 317Sin, when viewed by scripture light,John Newton
- 318Destruction's dangerous roadJohn Newton · 1 Pet 3:20
- 319The wishes that the sluggard frames,John Newton · Prov 6:10; 24:30; 22:13; 20:4
- 320How soon the Savior's gracious call,John Newton · Acts 9:6
- 321Of all the gifts thine hand bestows,William Cowper
- 322Almighty King! whose wondrous hand,William Cowper
- 323Let us love, and sing, and wonder,John Newton · Rev 2:10
- 324Winter has a joy for me,William Cowper
- 325Rejoice, believer, in the LORDJohn Newton · Col 3:3
- 326Salvation! what a glorious plan,John Newton
- 327Now may the LORD reveal his face,John Newton · Rom 5:21
- 328Prepare a thankful songJohn Newton
- 329Lord, what is man! extremes how wide,John Newton
- 330Confirm the hope thy word allows,John Newton
- 331Now, LORD, inspire the preacher's heart,John Newton
- 332Thy promise, LORD, and thy commandJohn Newton · Ps 85:8
- 333Hungry, and faint, and poor,John Newton
- 334Remember us, we pray thee, LORD,John Newton · Psalm 106:4,5
- 335Not to Sinai's dreadful blaze,John Newton · Heb 12:18,22
- 336Often thy public means of grace,John Newton · Judg 5:11
- 337With Israel's God who can compare?John Newton · Deut 33:26-29
- 338JESUS is mine! I'm now preparedJohn Newton · Hab 3:17,18
- 339We seek a rest beyond the skies,John Newton
- 340The saints EMMANUEL'S portion are,John Newton · Deut 32:9,10
- 341Now may He who from the deadJohn Newton · Heb 13:20,24
- 342May the grace of CHRIST our SaviorJohn Newton · 2 Cor 13:14
- 343The peace which God alone reveals,John Newton · Php 4:7
- 344To thee our wants are known,John Newton · Rev 22:20
- 345The Father we adore,John Newton
- 346Father of angels and of men,John Newton
- 347Glory to God the Father's nameIsaac Watts · 1 Cor 10:31
- 348Ye saints on earth ascribe with heav'ns high host,John Newton
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