Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
And are we now brought near to God
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An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn on nearness to God through Christ and its American revisions.
And are we wretches yet alive?
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An entry on Isaac Watts's 1707 Lenten hymn on repentance.
And art thou with us, gracious Lord?
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An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn of encouragement based on Isaiah 41:10.
And art Thou, gracious Master, gone?
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An entry on Thomas Kelly's 1804 hymn on the reproach of the cross and its adapted centos.
And can it be that I should gain
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An entry on Charles Wesley's famous 1738 conversion hymn celebrating thanksgiving for salvation.
And can my heart aspire so high
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An entry on Anne Steele's hymn on filial submission based on Hebrews 12:7.
And did the Holy and the Just
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An entry on Anne Steele's redemption hymn based on 1 Peter 3:18.
And did the Son of God appear
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An entry on James Montgomery's hymn written for J. H. Gurney's collection.
And dost Thou fast, and may I feast?
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An entry on John Samuel Bewley Monsell's Lenten and Communion hymn.
And have I measured half my days?
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An entry on Charles Wesley's 1749 poem and its derived cento, "God is in this and every place."
And have I, Christ, no love for Thee
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An entry on Samuel Stennett's 1787 hymn on holy anxiety.
And is it so? A little while
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An entry on an anonymous American hymn concerning death and eternity.
And is it true, as I am told?
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An entry on Amelia Matilda Hull's popular children's hymn.
And is my soul with Jesus one?
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An entry on Joseph Irons's 1825 hymn on union with Christ.
And is salvation brought so near?
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An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn based on Romans 10:6–10.
And is the gospel peace and love?
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An entry on Anne Steele's hymn on the example of Christ.
And is the time approaching?
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An entry on Jane Borthwick's poem on the anticipation of heaven.
And is there in God's world so drear a place?
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An entry on John Keble's Lenten poem on Esau's repentance from The Christian Year.
And is there, Lord, a cross for me?
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An entry on H. Addiscott's hymn on Christian submission and trials.
And is this life prolonged to me?
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An entry on Isaac Watts's sermon hymn on 1 Corinthians 3:22.