Olney Hymns
Newton and Cowper wrote it together and the book says which hand wrote each hymn, so the hymns are filed under their own authors: 281 under Newton and 67 under Cowper. The text is set from the 1840 Glasgow printing by W. Collins, the third scan named above, which carries an introductory essay by James Montgomery. Year established 2026-08-21 as 1779, the first edition — the first source named above is a scan of it, 'Olney hymns, in three books', 1779, and the Cowper & Newton Museum's index gives the same year. What carries the year across from that edition to this printing is the count: the museum states 348 hymns, 67 by Cowper and 281 by Newton, and the 348 records here divide 281 to 67 on the book's own attributions. A printing whose contents match the first edition hymn for hymn is dated from it. Note that the count is not unanimous — the English Wikipedia article records that some commentaries give Cowper 66 rather than 67 — and the disagreement is over which hand wrote one hymn, not over how many the book holds or when it appeared.
Numbers are the poem's position in the book.
- 1Adam Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 2Cain and Abel Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 3Walking with God Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 4Another Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 5Lot in Sodom Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 6Jehovah-Jireh—The Lord Will Provide Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 7The Lord Will Provide Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 8Esau Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 9Jacob’s Ladder Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 10My Name Is Jacob Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 11Plenty in the Time of Dearth Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 12Joseph Made Known to His Brethren Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 13The Bitter Waters Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 14Jehovah-Rophi—I Am the Lord That Healeth Thee Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 15Manna Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 16Manna Hoarded Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 17Jehovah-Nissi—The Lord My Banner Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 18The Golden Calf Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 19The True Aaron Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 20Balaam’s Wish. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 21Gibeon Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 22Jehovah-Shalem—The Lord Send Peace Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 23Gideon’s Fleece Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 24Samson’s Lion Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 25Hannah; or the Throne of Grace Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 26Dagon Before the Ark Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 27The Milch Kine Drawing the Ark: Faith’s Surrender of All Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 28Saul’s Armour Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 29David’s Fall Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 30Is This Thy Kindness to Thy Friend? Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 31Ask What I Shall Give Thee Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 32Another Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 33Another Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 34Queen of Sheba Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 35Elijah Fed by Ravens. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 36The Meal and Cruse of Oil Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 37Jericho; or, the Waters Healed Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 38Naaman Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 39The Borrowed Axe Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 40More with Us Than with Them Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 41Faith’s Review and Expectation Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 42The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 43Oh That I Were as in Months Past! Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 44The Change. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 45Pleading for Mercy Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 46None Upon Earth I Desire Besides Thee Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 47The Believer’s Safety Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 48Another Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 49He Led Them by a Right Way Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 50What Shall I Render? Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 51Dwelling in Mesech Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 52Wisdom Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 53A Friend That Sticketh Closer Than a Brother Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 54Vanity of Life. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 55Vanity of the World Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 56Vanity of the Creature Sanctified Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 57The Name of Jesus Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 58O Lord, I Will Praise Thee Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 59The Refuge, River, and Rock of the Church Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 60Zion; or the City of God. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 61Look Unto Me, and Be Ye Saved Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 62The Good Physician Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 63To the Afflicted, Tossed with Tempests, and Not Comforted Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 64The Contrite Heart Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 65The Future Peace and Glory of the Church Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 66The Trust of the Wicked and the Righteous Compared Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 67Jehovah Our Righteousness Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 68Ephraim Repenting Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 69The Lord Is My Portion Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 70Humbled and Silenced by Mercy Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 71The Covenant Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 72Jehovah-Shammah Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 73The Power and Triumph of Faith Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 74Belshazzar Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 75The Gourd Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 76Prayer for the Lord’s Promised Presence Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 77A Brand Plucked Out of the Fire Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 78On One Stone Shall Be Seven Eyes Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 79Praise for the Fountain Opened Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 80They Shall Be Mine, Saith the Lord Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 81The Beggar Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 82The Leper Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 83A Sick Soul Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 84Satan Returning Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 85The Sower Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 86The Wheat and Tares Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 87Peter Walking Upon the Water Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 88The Woman of Canaan Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 89What Think Ye of Christ? Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 90The Foolish Virgins. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 91Peter Sinning and Repenting Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 92The Legion Dispossessed Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 93The Ruler’s Daughter Raised Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 94But One Loaf. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 95Bartimeus Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 96The House of Prayer Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 97The Blasted Fig-Tree Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 98The Two Debtors Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 99The Good Samaritan Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 100Martha and Mary Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 101The Heart Taken Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 102The Worldling Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 103The Barren Fig-Tree Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 104The Prodigal Son Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 105The Rich Man and Lazarus Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 106The Importunate Widow. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 107Zaccheus Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 108The Believer’s Danger, Safety, and Duty Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 109Father, Forgive Them Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 110The Two Malefactors Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 111The Woman of Samaria Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 112The Pool of Bethesda. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 113Another Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 114The Disciples at Sea. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 115Will Ye Also Go Away? Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 116The Resurrection and the Life Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 117Weeping Mary Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 118Lovest Thou Me? Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 119Another Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 120The Death of Stephen Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 121The Rebel’s Surrender to Grace.–Lord, What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do? Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 122Peter Released from Prison Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 123The Trembling Gaoler Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 124The Exorcists Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 125Paul’s Voyage Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 126The Good That I Would Do, I Do Not Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 127Salvation Drawing Nearer Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 128That Rock Was Christ Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 129My Grace Is Sufficient for Thee Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 130The Inward Warfare Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 131Contentment. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 132Old Testament Gospel Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 133The Word Quick and Powerful Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 134Looking Unto Jesus Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 135Love Tokens Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 136Ephesus Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 137Smyrna Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 138Sardis Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 139Philadelphia Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 140Laodicea Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 141The Little Book. Book I On Select Texts of Scripture 1779
- 142Time How Swift New Year’s Hymns 1779
- 143Time How Short New Year’s Hymns 1779
- 144Uncertainty of Life New Year’s Hymns 1779
- 145A New-Year’s Thought and Prayer New Year’s Hymns 1779
- 146Death and War. 1778 New Year’s Hymns 1779
- 147Earthly Prospects Deceitful New Year’s Hymns 1779
- 148Prayer for a Blessing Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 149Another Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 150Another Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 151Casting the Gospel Net Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 152Pleading for and with Youth Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 153Prayer for Children Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 154The Shunammite Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 155Elijah’s Prayer Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 156Preaching to the Dry Bones Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 157The Rod of Moses Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 158God Speaking from Mount Zion Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 159A Prayer for Power on the Means of Grace Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 160Elijah’s Mantle Before Annual Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings 1779
- 161David’s Charge to Solomon After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 162The Lord’s Call to His Children After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 163The Prayer of Jabez After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 164Waiting at Wisdom’s Gates After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 165Asking the Way to Zion After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 166We Were Pharaoh’s Bondmen After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 167Travailing in Birth for Souls After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 168We Are Ambassadors for Christ After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 169Paul’s Farewell Charge After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 170How Shall I Put Thee Among the Children? After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 171Winter. After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 172Waiting for Spring After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 173Spring After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 174Another After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 175Summer Storms. After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 176Hay-Time After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 177Harvest After Sermons to Young People on New-Year’s Evenings, Suited to the Subjects 1779
- 178Praise for the Incarnation Christmas 1779
- 179Jehovah-Jesus Christmas 1779
- 180Man Honoured Above Angels Christmas 1779
- 181Saturday Evening Christmas 1779
- 182Ebenezer The Close of the Year 1779
- 183Another The Close of the Year 1779
- 184On Opening a Place for Social Prayer II Ordinances 1779
- 185Another II Ordinances 1779
- 186The Lord’s Day II Ordinances 1779
- 187Gospel Privileges II Ordinances 1779
- 188Another II Ordinances 1779
- 189Prayer for the Continuance of the Gospel. II Ordinances 1779
- 190A Famine of the Word II Ordinances 1779
- 191Prayer for Ministers II Ordinances 1779
- 192Prayer for a Revival II Ordinances 1779
- 193Hoping for a Revival II Ordinances 1779
- 194Welcome to the Table Sacramental Hymns 1779
- 195Christ Crucified Sacramental Hymns 1779
- 196Jesus Hasting to Suffer Sacramental Hymns 1779
- 197It Is Good to Be Here Sacramental Hymns 1779
- 198Looking at the Cross Sacramental Hymns 1779
- 199Supplies in the Wilderness Sacramental Hymns 1779
- 200Communion with the Saints in Glory Sacramental Hymns 1779
- 201Exhortation to Prayer On Prayer 1779
- 202Power of Prayer On Prayer 1779
- 203The Light and Glory of the Word On the Scripture 1779
- 204The Word More Precious Than Gold On the Scripture 1779
- 205On the Commencement of Hostilities in America III Providences 1779
- 206Confession and Prayer. Dec. 13, 1776 Fast Day Hymns 1779
- 207Moses and Amalek Fast Day Hymns 1779
- 208The Hiding-Place. Feb. 10, 1779 Fast Day Hymns 1779
- 209On the Earthquake. Sept. 8, 1775 Fast Day Hymns 1779
- 210On the Fire at Olney. Sept. 22, 1777 Fast Day Hymns 1779
- 211A Welcome to Christian Friends Fast Day Hymns 1779
- 212At Parting Fast Day Hymns 1779
- 213On the Death of a Believer Funeral Hymns 1779
- 214On the Death of a Minister Funeral Hymns 1779
- 215The Tolling Bell Funeral Hymns 1779
- 216Hope Beyond the Grave Funeral Hymns 1779
- 217There the Weary Are at Rest Funeral Hymns 1779
- 218The Day of Judgment Funeral Hymns 1779
- 219The Day of the Lord. Funeral Hymns 1779
- 220The Great Tribunal Funeral Hymns 1779
- 221The Old and New Creation IV Creation 1779
- 222The Book of Creation IV Creation 1779
- 223The Rainbow IV Creation 1779
- 224Thunder IV Creation 1779
- 225Lightning in the Night IV Creation 1779
- 226On the Eclipse of the Moon. July 30, 1776 IV Creation 1779
- 227Moonlight IV Creation 1779
- 228The Sea. IV Creation 1779
- 229The Flood IV Creation 1779
- 230The Thaw IV Creation 1779
- 231The Loadstone IV Creation 1779
- 232The Spider and Bee IV Creation 1779
- 233The Bee Saved from the Spider IV Creation 1779
- 234The Tamed Lion IV Creation 1779
- 235Sheep IV Creation 1779
- 236The Garden IV Creation 1779
- 237For a Garden-Seat or Summer-House IV Creation 1779
- 238The Creatures in the Lord’s Hands IV Creation 1779
- 239On Dreaming IV Creation 1779
- 240The World IV Creation 1779
- 241The Enchantment Dissolved IV Creation 1779
- 242Expostulation I Solemn Addresses to Sinners 1779
- 243Alarm I Solemn Addresses to Sinners 1779
- 244We Were Once as You Are I Solemn Addresses to Sinners 1779
- 245Prepare to Meet God I Solemn Addresses to Sinners 1779
- 246Invitation I Solemn Addresses to Sinners 1779
- 247The Burdened Sinner II Seeking, Pleading, and Hoping 1779
- 248Behold, I Am Vile II Seeking, Pleading, and Hoping 1779
- 249The Shining Light II Seeking, Pleading, and Hoping 1779
- 250Encouragement II Seeking, Pleading, and Hoping 1779
- 251The Waiting Soul II Seeking, Pleading, and Hoping 1779
- 252The Effort II Seeking, Pleading, and Hoping 1779
- 253The Effort-in Another Measure II Seeking, Pleading, and Hoping 1779
- 254Seeking the Beloved II Seeking, Pleading, and Hoping 1779
- 255Rest for Weary Souls II Seeking, Pleading, and Hoping 1779
- 256Light Shining Out of Darkness III Conflict 1779
- 257Welcome Cross III Conflict 1779
- 258Afflictions Sanctified by the Word III Conflict 1779
- 259Temptation III Conflict 1779
- 260Looking Upwards in a Storm III Conflict 1779
- 261The Valley of the Shadow of Death III Conflict 1779
- 262The Storm Is Hushed III Conflict 1779
- 263Help in the Time of Need III Conflict 1779
- 264Peace After a Storm III Conflict 1779
- 265Mourning and Longing III Conflict 1779
- 266Rejoice the Soul of Thy Servant III Conflict 1779
- 267Self-Acquaintance III Conflict 1779
- 268Bitter and Sweet III Conflict 1779
- 269Prayer for Patience III Conflict 1779
- 270Submission III Conflict 1779
- 271Why Should I Complain? III Conflict 1779
- 272Return, O Lord, How Long? III Conflict 1779
- 273Cast Down, but Not Destroyed III Conflict 1779
- 274The Benighted Traveler III Conflict 1779
- 275The Prisoner III Conflict 1779
- 276Perplexity Relieved III Conflict 1779
- 277Prayer Answered by Crosses III Conflict 1779
- 278I Will Trust and Not Be Afraid III Conflict 1779
- 279Questions to Unbelief III Conflict 1779
- 280Good Effects by Weak Means III Conflict 1779
- 281Why Art Thou Cast Down? III Conflict 1779
- 282The Way of Access III Conflict 1779
- 283The Pilgrim’s Song III Conflict 1779
- 284Faith a New and Comprehensive Sense IV Comfort 1779
- 285The Happy Change IV Comfort 1779
- 286Retirement IV Comfort 1779
- 287Jesus My All IV Comfort 1779
- 288The Hidden Life IV Comfort 1779
- 289Joy and Peace in Believing IV Comfort 1779
- 290True Pleasure IV Comfort 1779
- 291The Christian IV Comfort 1779
- 292Lively Hope and Gracious Fear IV Comfort 1779
- 293Confidence IV Comfort 1779
- 294Peace Restored IV Comfort 1779
- 295Hear What He Has Done for My Soul! IV Comfort 1779
- 296Freedom from Care IV Comfort 1779
- 297Humiliation and Praise IV Comfort 1779
- 298For the Poor IV Comfort 1779
- 299Home in View IV Comfort 1779
- 300Old Things Are Passed Away V Dedication and Surrender 1779
- 301The Power of Grace V Dedication and Surrender 1779
- 302My Soul Thirsteth for God V Dedication and Surrender 1779
- 303Love Constraining to Obedience V Dedication and Surrender 1779
- 304The Heart Healed and Changed by Mercy V Dedication and Surrender 1779
- 305Hatred of Sin V Dedication and Surrender 1779
- 306The Child V Dedication and Surrender 1779
- 307True Happiness V Dedication and Surrender 1779
- 308The Happy Debtor V Dedication and Surrender 1779
- 309The New Convert VI Cautions 1779
- 310True and False Comforts VI Cautions 1779
- 311True and False Zeal VI Cautions 1779
- 312A Living and a Dead Faith VI Cautions 1779
- 313Abuse of the Gospel VI Cautions 1779
- 314The Narrow Way VI Cautions 1779
- 315Dependence VI Cautions 1779
- 316Not of Works VI Cautions 1779
- 317Sin’s Deceit VI Cautions 1779
- 318Are There Few That Shall Be Saved? VI Cautions 1779
- 319The Sluggard VI Cautions 1779
- 320Not in Word, but in Power VI Cautions 1779
- 321Praise for Faith VII Praise 1779
- 322Grace and Providence VII Praise 1779
- 323Praise for Redeeming Love VII Praise 1779
- 324I Will Praise the Lord at All Times VII Praise 1779
- 325Perseverance VII Praise 1779
- 326Salvation VII Praise 1779
- 327Reigning Grace VII Praise 1779
- 328Praise to the Redeemer VII Praise 1779
- 329Man by Nature, Grace, and Glory VII Praise 1779
- 33089 Before Sermon 1779
- 33190 Before Sermon 1779
- 33291 Before Sermon 1779
- 33392 Before Sermon 1779
- 334Psalm 106:4–5 Before Sermon 1779
- 33594 Before Sermon 1779
- 33695 Before Sermon 1779
- 337Deuteronomy 33:26, 29 After Sermon 1779
- 338Habakkuk 3:17–18 After Sermon 1779
- 33998 After Sermon 1779
- 340Deuteronomy 32:9–10 After Sermon 1779
- 341Hebrews 13:20, 22 After Sermon 1779
- 3422 Corinthians 13:14 After Sermon 1779
- 343102 After Sermon 1779
- 344103 After Sermon 1779
- 345104 Gloria Patri 1779
- 346105 Gloria Patri 1779
- 347106 Gloria Patri 1779
- 348107 Gloria Patri 1779