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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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.