Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
All ye who seek a rest above
History
History of Godfrey Thring's Communion hymn "All ye who seek a rest above," written in 1863.
All yesterday is gone
History
Overview of the anonymous invitation hymn "All yesterday is gone," widely used in nineteenth-century American…
All-seeing God, Thy love sustains
Hymn
Summary of William Josiah Irons's hymn "All-seeing God, Thy love sustains," a metrical rendering of the Colle…
Alle Christen singen gerne
History
Background of the eighteenth-century German hymn "Alle Christen singen gerne" and its English translation by …
Alleluia
Hymnology
Comprehensive history of the liturgical acclamation "Alleluia," detailing its biblical origins, early Christi…
Alleluia nunc decantet
History
Historical background of the medieval sequence "Alleluia nunc decantet" for the Common of Apostles, translate…
Alleluia piis edite laudibus
Hymnology
Comprehensive history of the ancient hymn "Alleluia piis edite laudibus," detailing its manuscripts, liturgic…
Alleluia, dulce carmen
Hymnology
Comprehensive history of the Latin hymn "Alleluia, dulce carmen," sung before Septuagesima, detailing its man…
Alleluia, sing to Jesus
Hymn
History of William Chatterton Dix's Eucharistic hymn "Alleluia, sing to Jesus," written in 1866 for Ascension…
Alleluia! With a diadem of beauty
Hymn
Account of William Thomas Brooke's hymn "Alleluia! With a diadem of beauty," based on an Abyssinian hymn.
Alleluiaticae Antiphonae
Hymnology
Overview of the liturgical term Alleluiaticae Antiphonae, referring to the Easter antiphons with added Allelu…
Alma Redemptoris Mater quae pervia coeli
Hymnology
Overview of the Marian antiphon Alma Redemptoris Mater, attributed to Hermannus Contractus, including its lit…
Almighty Author of my frame
Hymnology
History of Anne Steele's hymn of praise "Almighty Author of my frame."
Almighty Father of mankind
Hymnology
Overview of Michael Bruce's hymn on providence, "Almighty Father of mankind."
Almighty Father, bless the word
History
Background of the anonymous post-sermon hymn "Almighty Father, bless the word."
Almighty Father, God of grace
History
History of Thomas Cotterill's metrical confession hymn "Almighty Father, God of grace."
Almighty Father, gracious Lord
History
History of Anne Steele's hymn "Almighty Father, gracious Lord," detailing its centos and arrangements.
Almighty Father, heaven and earth
History
Account of Edward Arthur Dayman's offertory hymn "Almighty Father, heaven and earth."
Almighty Father, let Thy love
Hymn
Summary of Edward William Eddis's marriage hymn "Almighty Father, let Thy love."
Almighty Father, Thou hast many a blessing
History
Overview of the anonymous renunciation hymn "Almighty Father, Thou hast many a blessing."