Dictionary of Hymnology

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Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Hymnology History of John Newton's famous hymn "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound," based on 1 Chronicles 17:16–17. American Hymnody History Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri… Anastaseose Hemera Hymnology An entry on the Golden Canon of St. John of Damascus, detailing its eight Easter odes, liturgical context in … Angel voices sweetly singing Hymnology An entry on Horatius Bonar's 1861 hymn on heaven. Anni peractis mensibus Hymnology An entry on an 11th-century medieval Whitsuntide Latin hymn. Another called, another brought Hymnology An entry on Frances Ridley Havergal's 1872 hymn of personal praise and evangelistic thanksgiving. Apostles of the risen Christ, go forth Hymnology An entry on Horatius Bonar's missionary hymn published in Hymns of Faith and Hope. Arise, my soul, nor dream the hours Hymnology An entry on an anonymous American hymn on redeeming time. Around the throne of grace we meet Hymnology An entry on James Montgomery's hymn on Christian unity. As some tall rock amidst the waves Hymnology An entry on John Newton's hymn on the martyrdom of St. Stephen. Ascend Thy throne, Almighty King Hymnology An entry on Benjamin Beddome's short missionary hymn. Asomen pantes laoi Hymnology An entry on St. John of Damascus's Canon for Low Sunday and its English translations. Aufer immensam, Deus, aufer iram Hymnology An entry on the Latin hymn for a national fast and its German adaptation by Martin Moller. Author of faith, Eternal Word History Charles Wesley's 88-stanza poem on Hebrews 11, titled "The Life of Faith" (1740). Author of faith, on me confer History A hymn on faith by Charles Wesley based on St. Matthew 17:20, published in 1868. Author of faith, to Thee I cry History A Lenten hymn by Charles Wesley first printed in 1745 in a tract regarding Moravian differences. Author of faith, we seek Thy face History An intercessory hymn by Charles Wesley, published in 1749 in Hymns & Sacred Poems. Aveling, Thomas William Baxter Biography Biographical sketch of Thomas William Baxter Aveling (1815-1884), Congregational minister, author, and hymn w… Awake, awake, my sluggish soul History A watchfulness hymn by Ottiwell Heginbothom based on St. Luke 12:38-39, published in 1794. Away, my unbelieving fear History Charles Wesley's 1742 hymn on trust and confidence, founded on Habakkuk 3:17-19.