Dictionary of Hymnology

Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.

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As to His earthly parents' home Hymnology An entry on Dean Henry Alford's Epiphany hymn on the childhood of Christ. As various as the moon Hymnology An entry on Thomas Scott's hymn on divine providence and human change. As when the deluge waves were gone Hymnology An entry on Sir John Bowring's hymn on comfort after sorrow. As when the weary traveller gains Hymnology An entry on John Newton's Olney hymn on heavenly anticipation. As with gladness men of old Hymn An entry on William Chatterton Dix's famous Epiphany hymn. Ascend Thy throne, Almighty King Hymnology An entry on Benjamin Beddome's short missionary hymn. Ascended Lord, accept our praise Hymnology An entry on Bishop William Walsham How's weekday hymn for Thursday. Ask, and ye shall receive Hymnology An entry on James Montgomery's hymn on prayer based on Matthew 7:7–8. Ask, and ye surely shall receive Hymnology An entry on the composite prayer hymn featured in the Harrow School hymnal. Asleep in Jesus, wondrous sleep Hymnology An entry on Godfrey Thring's burial hymn written in 1871. Asomen pantes laoi Hymnology An entry on St. John of Damascus's Canon for Low Sunday and its English translations. Aspice ut Verbum Patris a supernis Hymnology An entry on the Latin hymn for the Feast of the Prayer of Our Lord on Mount Olivet and its English translatio… Aspice, infami Deus ipse ligno Hymnology An entry on the Passiontide Breviary hymn and its English translations by Edward Caswall and W. J. Blew. Assembled at Thy great command Hymnology An entry on William Bengo Collyer's missionary hymn written for the opening of service. Assembled in Thy house of prayer Hymnology An entry on James Montgomery's hymn for Whitsuntide and the ministry of the Word. Astonished and distressed Hymnology An entry on Benjamin Beddome's Lenten hymn on the fallen human heart. At even ere the sun was set Hymnology An entry on Henry Twells's widely known evening hymn based on St. Mark 1:32. At evening time let there be light Hymnology An entry on James Montgomery's hymn on Zechariah 14:7 and its adaptation by George Rawson. At every motion of our breath Hymnology An entry on James Montgomery's hymn on the value of time and mortal brevity. At length this restless heart is still Hymnology An entry on Thomas Davis's devotional hymn and its revision for public worship.