Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Aute he klete kai hagia hemera
Hymnology
An entry on Ode VIII of the Easter Canon by St. John of Damascus and its use in English hymnals.
Author of all in earth and sky
History
A Lenten hymn paraphrase of the Prayer of King Manasses by A. M. Toplady, first published in 1759.
Author of faith, Eternal Word
History
Charles Wesley's 88-stanza poem on Hebrews 11, titled "The Life of Faith" (1740).
Author of faith, on me confer
History
A hymn on faith by Charles Wesley based on St. Matthew 17:20, published in 1868.
Author of faith, to Thee I cry
History
A Lenten hymn by Charles Wesley first printed in 1745 in a tract regarding Moravian differences.
Author of faith, we seek Thy face
History
An intercessory hymn by Charles Wesley, published in 1749 in Hymns & Sacred Poems.
Author of friendship's sacred tie
History
A hymn on Christian friendship by Charles Wesley, first published in 1749.
Author of life divine
History
A Communion hymn from J. & C. Wesley's Hymns on the Lord's Supper (1745), usually attributed to Charles Wesle…
Author of our salvation, Thee
History
A Communion hymn by Charles Wesley from Hymns on the Lord's Supper (1745).
Author of peace unknown
History
A wedding/friendship hymn by Charles Wesley, written around the time of his marriage.
Ave Christi Corpus verum
History
A 14th-century Latin Communion hymn from a Reichenau manuscript, translated by R. F. Littledale.
Ave Jesu! Ere we part
History
A children's evening hymn by C. H. Bateman, published in 1849.
Ave maris stella
History
An ancient Latin hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary of uncertain authorship, dating from at least the 9th centur…
Ave regina coelorum
History
One of the four seasonal Marian antiphons, found in manuscripts from the 12th century onwards.
Ave verum corpus natum
History
A famous medieval Eucharistic chant of the 14th century, translated by Caswall, Oxenham, Irons, and others.
Ave, plena gratia, cujus
History
A Latin Sequence for the Feast of the Purification from the 1736 Paris Missal, translated by W. J. Copeland.
Ave! Colenda Trinitas
History
An 11th-century Latin Holy Trinity hymn translated by J. D. Chambers as "All hail, adored Trinity".
Aveling, Thomas William Baxter
Biography
Biographical sketch of Thomas William Baxter Aveling (1815-1884), Congregational minister, author, and hymn w…
Awake, and sing the song
History
A celebrated 1745 hymn of praise by William Hammond, heavily revised through centos by Whitefield, Madan, Top…
Awake, awake the sacred song
History
A Christmas hymn on the Incarnate Saviour by Anne Steele, published in 1760.