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Once a woman silent stood The two debtors

John Newton printed it in 1779 in Olney Hymns, Book I, no. 98, under Luke 7:47.

WRITTEN BY

John Newton 1725–1807

PRINTED

1779 Olney Hymns · no. 98

METRE

7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 6 stanzas

WRITTEN ON

Luke 7:47 the verse printed above it

The hymn, and the Scripture in it

All 6 stanzas as Newton printed them, with the verses their lines echo beside them. Point at a line to join it to its verse; click to read the passage.

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Where Newton found it

Newton printed the hymn under Luke 7:47. The line that comes closest to it is marked.

Therefore I tell you, because her many sins have been forgiven, she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” LUKE 7:47 · BEREAN STANDARD BIBLE READ LUKE 7

When I read this woman’s case, Her love and humble zeal; I confess, with shame of face, My heart is made of steel, Much has been forgiv’n to me, JESUS paid my heavy score; What a creature must I be That I can love no more! STANZA VI

Its place in the book

Book I of Olney Hymns walks through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, one hymn per passage: 141 hymns. This is number 98. Point at a tick to see the hymn; click it to open that hymn.

NO. 98 · JOHN NEWTON · THIS HYMN Once a woman silent stood

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