Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
And may I hope that when no more
Hymnology
An entry on Joseph Swain's 1792 hymn on trust in God.
Arise, your voices all unite
Hymnology
An entry on Bishop Richard Mant's original hymn of praise.
Baptist Hymnody, English
Hymnology
A comprehensive historical overview of congregational song among English Baptists from the seventeenth centur…
Johann Christian Adami
History
A biographical profile of the Brandenburg pastor and hymnwriter Johann Christian Adami, documenting his Niede…
Joseph Addison Alexander
History
Overview of American biblical scholar and Princeton professor Joseph Addison Alexander, author of the solemn …
Macgill, Hamilton Montgomerie
Hymnologists
A biographical profile of Hamilton Montgomerie Macgill, exploring his pastoral ministry, leadership roles wit…
Temperance Hymnody
Hymnology
An overview of the rise, development, popular compositions, and key contributors of the Temperance hymnody mo…
Unitarian Hymnody
Hymnology
An extensive historical overview of English Unitarian hymnody, its doctrinal evolution from Presbyterian root…