Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
And now the wants are told that brought
Hymnology
An entry on William Bright's hymn for the close of a service.
Another year is ended
History
A biographical and historical overview of Alfred Ainger's 1862 harvest hymn "Another year is ended," detailin…
Aye moi psycha
History
Hymnological profile of the third Ode of Synesius, Bishop of Ptolemais, written upon his return to Libya and …
Aye phorge, Lygia phorminx
History
Hymnological record of the first Ode of Synesius, Bishop of Ptolemais, detailing its Greek text origins and n…
Henry Allon
Hymnology
Biography of Dr. Henry Allon, Independent minister, editor of the British Quarterly Review, and prominent con…
Quae gloriosum tanta coelis evocat
Hymnology
A publication, liturgical, and translation history of Guillaume de la Brunetière's Latin hymn for the Convers…
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…
Washburn, Edward Abiel
Hymnology
A biographical overview of Edward Abiel Washburn, Protestant Episcopal clergyman, theologian, and translator …
Wilhelm Erasmus Arends
Hymnology
A biographical entry on German pastor and hymn writer Wilhelm Erasmus Arends.