Dictionary of Hymnology

Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.

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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 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 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 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. Amplest grace with Thee I find Hymnology An entry on Augustus Montague Toplady's 1759 Christmas hymn. Angels where'er we go attend Hymnology An entry on two centos derived from Charles Wesley's text on the ministry of angels. Arise, and follow me Hymnology An entry on Henry Alford's hymn written for St. Matthew's Day. Father, Son, and Spirit, hear Hymnology A publication and structural history of Charles Wesley’s expansive six-part poem on the Communion of Saints, … Sir William Alexander History Biographical account of Sir William Alexander, Earl of Stirling, a Scottish courtier, poet, and principal con… Ye simple souls that stray Hymnology A entry on the 1747 Methodist hymn Ye simple souls that stray, detailing its publication history, textual rev…