Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Ah, whither should I go
History
Hymnological entry for Charles Wesley's Lenten hymn "Ah, whither should I go," detailing its publication hist…
Ales diei nuntius
History
An overview of Aurelius Clemens Prudentius's ancient Latin morning hymn "Ales diei nuntius," its liturgical u…
All glory to our gracious Lord
History
An overview of Charles Wesley's twenty-two stanza paraphrase of Psalm 118, "All glory to our gracious Lord," …
All hail, ye blessed band
Hymnology
Analysis of the unique, dramatic baptismal cento "All hail, ye blessed band," compiled in 1871 for adult bapt…
All things are ready! there's a place of rest
Hymnology
History of the Eucharistic hymn "All things are ready! there's a place of rest" and its various editorial for…
All ye that fear Him, praise the Lord
Hymnology
Analysis of the Psalm 22 cento "All ye that fear Him, praise the Lord," compiled by Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
Almighty Father, gracious Lord
History
History of Anne Steele's hymn "Almighty Father, gracious Lord," detailing its centos and arrangements.
Almighty God of love
History
Overview of Charles Wesley's missionary cento "Almighty God of love."
Almighty God, Eternal Lord
History
Account of the pre-sermon cento "Almighty God, Eternal Lord," compiled primarily from hymns by Charles Wesley.
Almighty Maker, God!
History
Summary of Isaac Watts's hymn of praise "Almighty Maker, God!"
Almum flamen, vita mundi
Hymnology
Details on the Latin Whitsuntide hymn "Almum flamen, vita mundi" and its English translations.
Alone! to land alone upon that shore
Hymnology
Summary of Frederick William Faber's hymn on death, "Alone! to land alone upon that shore."
Amen to all that God hath said
Hymnology
Overview of Charles Wesley's hymn "Amen to all that God hath said" and its derived centos.
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 are we now brought near to God
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn on nearness to God through Christ and its American revisions.
And art thou with us, gracious Lord?
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn of encouragement based on Isaiah 41:10.
And art Thou, gracious Master, gone?
Hymnology
An entry on Thomas Kelly's 1804 hymn on the reproach of the cross and its adapted centos.
And have I measured half my days?
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1749 poem and its derived cento, "God is in this and every place."
And is there in God's world so drear a place?
Hymnology
An entry on John Keble's Lenten poem on Esau's repentance from The Christian Year.
And let our bodies part
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1749 parting hymn and its derived centos.