Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
All hearts to Thee are open here
Hymnology
Overview of James Montgomery's hymn "All hearts to Thee are open here," composed for a Sunday School annivers…
All heaven was hush'd, Our risen Lord
Hymnology
Account of G. Hawson's hymn "All heaven was hush'd, Our risen Lord," based on Psalm 110.
All praise to Thee, who didst command
Hymn
Overview of Bishop Richard Mant's hymn "All praise to Thee, who didst command," written as a thanksgiving for…
All things praise Thee, Lord most high
Hymnology
Account of George William Conder's hymn of praise "All things praise Thee, Lord most high," noted for its viv…
All ye Gentiles, praise the Lord
Hymn
Summary of James Montgomery's metrical version of Psalm 117, "All ye Gentiles, praise the Lord."
Alleluia, dulce carmen
Hymnology
Comprehensive history of the Latin hymn "Alleluia, dulce carmen," sung before Septuagesima, detailing its man…
Almighty God, in humble prayer
History
History of James Montgomery's hymn for wisdom, "Almighty God, in humble prayer."
Almighty God, the pure and just
History
Details on Edward Osler's Lenten hymn "Almighty God, the pure and just."
Almighty Ruler of the skies
History
Overview of Isaac Watts's paraphrase of Psalm 8, "Almighty Ruler of the skies."
Am I a soldier of the Cross?
Hymnology
Background of Isaac Watts's popular hymn on Christian fortitude, "Am I a soldier of the Cross?"
American Hymnody
History
Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri…
And are our joys so quickly fled?
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1749 poem on Christ walking on the sea and its centos.
And did the Son of God appear
Hymnology
An entry on James Montgomery's hymn written for J. H. Gurney's collection.
And wilt Thou now forsake me, Lord?
Hymnology
An entry on an anonymous 1853 hymn published in The Sheltering Vine.
Angels from the realms of glory
Hymnology
An entry on James Montgomery's classic Christmas hymn.
Angels, assist to sing
Hymnology
An entry on an 1808 metrical rendering of Psalm 148 by "Theophilus".
Are we doing as we should do?
Hymnology
An entry on Thomas Kelly's missionary examination hymn.
Cecil Frances Alexander
History
Biographical account of Cecil Frances Alexander, the renowned Irish hymnwriter whose timeless works for child…
Father, Son, and Spirit, hear
Hymnology
A publication and structural history of Charles Wesley’s expansive six-part poem on the Communion of Saints, …
Henry Alford
History
Biographical account of Henry Alford, Dean of Canterbury, biblical scholar, and author of celebrated hymns in…