Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
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 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 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.
And live I yet by power divine?
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's thanksgiving hymn after recovery from sickness.
And must this body die?
Hymnology
An entry on Isaac Watts's 1707 hymn on the resurrection and triumph over death.
And will the great Eternal God?
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn for the dedication of a place of worship.
And wilt Thou yet be found? Slug: and-wilt-thou-yet-be-found
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1740 poem Resignation and its derived centos.
Angel of God, whate'er betide
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1740 hymn on personal consecration while setting out to preach.
Are there not in the labourer's day?
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's hymn regarding duty and spiritual safety.