Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
And now the wants are told that brought
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An entry on William Bright's hymn for the close of a service.
And now, 'mid myriad worlds enthroned
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An entry on Godfrey Thring's Saturday hymn.
And now, my soul, another year
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An entry on Simon Browne's 1720 New Year hymn.
And will the Eternal King
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An entry on Philip Doddridge's 1736 hymn of personal dedication.
And will the Judge descend?
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An entry on Philip Doddridge's solemn hymn on the final judgment based on Matthew 25:41.
And will the majesty of heaven?
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An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn on God as the shepherd of men based on Ezekiel 34:31.
And will ye go away?
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An entry on Samuel Deacon's hymn on falling away from Christ and its expanded revision.
And wilt Thou now forsake me, Lord?
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An entry on an anonymous 1853 hymn published in The Sheltering Vine.
And wilt Thou yet be found? Slug: and-wilt-thou-yet-be-found
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An entry on Charles Wesley's 1740 poem Resignation and its derived centos.
Aneste triemeros
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An entry on St. Joseph the Hymnographer's celebrated 9th-century Greek Ascension Canon. (St. Joseph the Hymn…
Angel of God, whate'er betide
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An entry on Charles Wesley's 1740 hymn on personal consecration while setting out to preach.
Angel voices ever singing
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An entry on Francis Pott's popular 1866 choir and organ dedication hymn.
Angel voices sweetly singing
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An entry on Horatius Bonar's 1861 hymn on heaven.
Angels 'round the throne are praising
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An entry on Elizabeth Parson's children's hymn of praise.
Angels from the realms of glory
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An entry on James Montgomery's classic Christmas hymn.
Angels roll the rock away
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An entry on Thomas Scott's resurrection and ascension hymn, including text variations by Thomas Gibbons.
Angels round the throne are praising
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An entry on Elizabeth Parson's children's hymn of praise.
Angels that high in glory dwell
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An entry on Isaac Watts's 1715 children's hymn against swearing and profanity.
Angels where'er we go attend
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An entry on two centos derived from Charles Wesley's text on the ministry of angels.
Anni peractis mensibus
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An entry on an 11th-century medieval Whitsuntide Latin hymn.