About Hymnal Library
Hymnal Library is a digital hymnody library and worship toolkit. We collect hymn texts, tunes, meters, scripture associations, author biographies, and planning tools so churches, song leaders, and researchers can find and use Christian song with clarity.
What this library is for
Like other reference hymnaries, our focus is discovery and documentation-not replacing published hymnals. Browse by title, author, tune, meter, Bible reference, or subject; open e-hymnal collections; match readings in the lectionary; and build a printable bulletin in Plan Worship.
Collections & tools
- Hymn pages - lyrics, media, scripture, subjects, and related writers
- Author biographies - portraits and context for lyricists and composers
- Dictionary of Hymnology - meters, forms, and historical terms
- Scripture & subject indexes - find hymns by Bible reference or theme
- Lectionary - readings by calendar date with hymn matching
- Plan Worship - browser-based bulletin planning (data stays on your device)
- E-Hymnal - virtual hymnal collections for presentation and browsing
Editorial standards
We aim for accurate titles, authorship, meters, and scripture citations. Texts and media may be public domain or used for educational/reference purposes; rights holders remain the source of authority for performance and publication licensing. Corrections and source notes are welcome via Contact.
Support the work
Hymnal Library is sustained by users who share it with their congregations and by voluntary support. If the library serves your ministry, consider donating or sending feedback so we can keep improving coverage and tools.