Olney Hymns – Hymnpartial

Olney Hymns: A Monument to Friendship | Episode 51

by hymnpartialEpisodes, Hymns, John Newton, Music Styles, William Cowper July 26, 2021September 9, 2022No Comments

We’ve covered quite a few hymns, so in our newest episode, we thought we’d dig into the history of a hymnbook. We’ll be looking into the very special friendship of John Newton and William Cowper and how this led them to create one of the most influential hymnals in the English language: Olney Hymns. To …

There is a Fountain Filled with Blood | Episode 50

by hymnpartialEpisodes, History of Hymns, William Cowper July 19, 2021April 2, 2022No Comments

In this, our fiftieth episode (I know, right??), we’re bringing you a William Cowper classic we can’t believe we haven’t talked about yet: There is a Fountain Filled with Blood. There will, of course, be some blood in this episode, but there’s also a whole ton of hope and encouragement, and we can’t wait to dig into …