Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
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, Redeemer of mankind
Hymnology
Overview of Charles Wesley's Eucharistic hymn "All hail, Redeemer of mankind," published in Hymns on the Lord…
All hail, triumphant Lord
Hymnology
Overview of the anonymous Ascension hymn "All hail, triumphant Lord," based on Charles Wesley's "God is gone …
All praise to Him who dwells in bliss
Hymn
Overview of Charles Wesley's evening hymn "All praise to Him who dwells in bliss," first published in 1741.
All praise to our redeeming Lord
Hymn
History of Charles Wesley's fellowship hymn "All praise to our redeeming Lord," written for meetings of Chris…
All praise to the Lamb! Accepted I am
Hymn
Overview of Charles Wesley's hymn "All praise to the Lamb! Accepted I am," on the theme of Christian assuranc…
All thanks be to God
Hymn
Historical background and publication details of Charles Wesley's hymn "All thanks be to God," written follow…
All thanks to the Lamb, Who gives us to meet
Hymn
Overview of Charles Wesley's hymn "All thanks to the Lamb, Who gives us to meet," written for Christian fello…
All things are possible to him
Hymnology
Overview of Charles Wesley's hymn "All things are possible to him," published in Hymns and Sacred Poems (1749…
All ye that pass by
History
Overview of Charles Wesley's invitation hymn "All ye that pass by," first published in 1749.
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.
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 am I born to die?
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1763 hymn on death and eternity.
And am I only born to die?
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1763 companion hymn on death and eternity.
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 can it be that I should gain
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's famous 1738 conversion hymn celebrating thanksgiving for salvation.
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 let our bodies part
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1749 parting hymn and its derived centos.
And let this feeble body fail
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1759 funeral hymn.