Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Almighty Author of my frame
Hymnology
History of Anne Steele's hymn of praise "Almighty Author of my frame."
Alone! to land alone upon that shore
Hymnology
Summary of Frederick William Faber's hymn on death, "Alone! to land alone upon that shore."
American Hymnody
History
Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri…
Amidst us our Beloved stands
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Haddon Spurgeon's Holy Communion hymn, first published in Our Own Hymn Book in 1866.
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 Holy and the Just
Hymnology
An entry on Anne Steele's redemption hymn based on 1 Peter 3:18.
And have I, Christ, no love for Thee
Hymnology
An entry on Samuel Stennett's 1787 hymn on holy anxiety.
And is the gospel peace and love?
Hymnology
An entry on Anne Steele's hymn on the example of Christ.
And let our bodies part
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1749 parting hymn and its derived centos.
And may I hope that when no more
Hymnology
An entry on Joseph Swain's 1792 hymn on trust in God.
And must I part with all I have?
Hymnology
An entry on Benjamin Beddome's hymn on self-denial.
And will the Eternal King
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's 1736 hymn of personal dedication.
And will the Lord thus condescend?
Hymnology
An entry on Anne Steele's hymn on the love of Christ based on Revelation 3:20.
And will ye go away?
Hymnology
An entry on Samuel Deacon's hymn on falling away from Christ and its expanded revision.
Angels roll the rock away
Hymnology
An entry on Thomas Scott's resurrection and ascension hymn, including text variations by Thomas Gibbons.
Angels round the throne are praising
Hymnology
An entry on Elizabeth Parson's children's hymn of praise.
Another six days' work is done
Hymnology
An entry on Joseph Stennett's famous Sabbath hymn and its various hymnal centos.
Another week for ever gone
Hymnology
An entry on an anonymous 1844 Lord's Day hymn from John Rippon's collection.
Arise and hail the happy day
Hymnology
An entry on an anonymous eighteenth-century Christmas hymn later attributed to Elizabeth Scott.
Around Thy grave, Lord Jesus
Hymnology
An entry on James George Deck's hymn for Holy Baptism.