Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
A children's temple here we build
Hymn
James Montgomery's 1840 hymn written specifically for the opening of the first Sunday School building in Winc…
A sure and tried foundation stone
Hymnology
A historical summary of James Montgomery's 1822 foundation stone hymn, detailing its composition for St. Phil…
A. T. R.
History
The initials "A. T. R." used in Psalms and Hymns (1851) to sign original contributions and translations by th…
Above the clear blue sky
Hymnology
An account of John Chandler's popular children's hymn, featuring historical correspondence from the author re…
According to Thy gracious word
Hymnology
A publication history of James Montgomery's communion hymn, detailing its 1825 debut, various textual alterat…
Again our ears have heard the voice
History
Hymnological profile of James Montgomery's nineteenth-century hymn for the close of Divine Service, "Again ou…
All hearts to Thee are open here
Hymnology
Overview of James Montgomery's hymn "All hearts to Thee are open here," composed for a Sunday School annivers…
All ye Gentiles, praise the Lord
Hymn
Summary of James Montgomery's metrical version of Psalm 117, "All ye Gentiles, praise the Lord."
Almighty God, in humble prayer
History
History of James Montgomery's hymn for wisdom, "Almighty God, in humble prayer."
American Hymnody
History
Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri…
And did the Son of God appear
Hymnology
An entry on James Montgomery's hymn written for J. H. Gurney's collection.
Angels from the realms of glory
Hymnology
An entry on James Montgomery's classic Christmas hymn.
Angels where'er we go attend
Hymnology
An entry on two centos derived from Charles Wesley's text on the ministry of angels.
Arise, your voices all unite
Hymnology
An entry on Bishop Richard Mant's original hymn of praise.
Around the throne of grace we meet
Hymnology
An entry on James Montgomery's hymn on Christian unity.
As oft with worn and weary feet
Hymnology
An entry on James Edmeston's hymn on the sympathy of Christ.
Ask, and ye shall receive
Hymnology
An entry on James Montgomery's hymn on prayer based on Matthew 7:7–8.
Baptist Hymnody, English
Hymnology
A comprehensive historical overview of congregational song among English Baptists from the seventeenth centur…
Ecking, Samuel Ecking
Hymnology
A biographical note on the brief life and literary contributions of the eighteenth-century Baptist hymnwriter…
Erasmus Alber
History
A biographical account of sixteenth-century reformer and hymnwriter Erasmus Alber, whose uncompromising stanc…