Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
And is it so? A little while
Hymnology
An entry on an anonymous American hymn concerning death and eternity.
And let our bodies part
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1749 parting hymn and its derived centos.
And must this body die?
Hymnology
An entry on Isaac Watts's 1707 hymn on the resurrection and triumph over death.
And will the Eternal King
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's 1736 hymn of personal dedication.
Another week has passed away
Hymnology
An entry on William Hiley Bathurst's Saturday evening hymn and its Latin translation.
Another year has now begun
Hymnology
An entry on Bishop Christopher Wordsworth's New Year's Day hymn from The Holy Year.
Another year hath fled, renew
Hymnology
An entry on Arthur Tozer Russell's New Year hymn and its textual revisions.
Around Thy grave, Lord Jesus
Hymnology
An entry on James George Deck's hymn for Holy Baptism.
Around Thy table, Holy Lord
Hymnology
An entry on Mary Peters's communion hymn.
Baptist Hymnody, English
Hymnology
A comprehensive historical overview of congregational song among English Baptists from the seventeenth centur…
Cecil Frances Alexander
History
Biographical account of Cecil Frances Alexander, the renowned Irish hymnwriter whose timeless works for child…
Henry Alford
History
Biographical account of Henry Alford, Dean of Canterbury, biblical scholar, and author of celebrated hymns in…
I give immortal praise
Hymnology
A publication, structural, and textual history of Isaac Watts's famous trinitarian doxology, charting its shi…
Latin Hymnody
Hymnology
An historical survey of the development of early Western church song, exploring ancient definitions, scriptur…
Unitarian Hymnody
Hymnology
An extensive historical overview of English Unitarian hymnody, its doctrinal evolution from Presbyterian root…
Henry Alford
History
Biographical account of Henry Alford, Dean of Canterbury, biblical scholar, and author of celebrated hymns in…
I give immortal praise
Hymnology
A publication, structural, and textual history of Isaac Watts's famous trinitarian doxology, charting its shi…
Latin Hymnody
Hymnology
An historical survey of the development of early Western church song, exploring ancient definitions, scriptur…
Unitarian Hymnody
Hymnology
An extensive historical overview of English Unitarian hymnody, its doctrinal evolution from Presbyterian root…