There is debate as to how soon after William came to live in Olney in 1767 that the idea of publishing a collection of hymns was taken. Original words from the 1st edition of the Olney Hymns, 1779, Book 1, Hymn 41Ī facsimile copy of the first edition of the Olney Hymns can be purchased at the Museum or via our online shop Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, Jonathan Aiken in his book ‘Disgrace to Amazing Grace’ also suggests that John might have been looking to support his friend William Cowper who was again slipping into deep depression.Īnd grace will lead me home.’ Stained glass window Church of St Peter & St Paul, Olney They also remind us of a day that John never forgot throughout his life when on 21st March 1748 aboard a badly stormed-damaged trading ship and fearing for his life he began his journey back to his faith: The verses resonate with John’s own personal history as a recalcitrant young sailor in the shipping trade & Navy, as well as his later participation in the transatlantic slave trade. As David is encouraged to do in this passage, John talked about looking back at life and considering who you are now, as well as looking forward to what the future might hold. As with his hymns, John often used examples from his own life to help his congregation of lace makers, farmworkers, tradespeople, young people etc understand his message. John had decided to base his sermon on 1 Chronicles 17 v 16, 17, an ideal subject for New Year’s Day.
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