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 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 that I was, my sin, my guilt
History
Account of Horatius Bonar's hymn "All that I was, my sin, my guilt," based on 1 Corinthians 15:10.
All that's good, and great, and true
History
Overview of Godfrey Thring's hymn "All that's good, and great, and true," written on nature's harmony.
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 things are ready! there's a place of rest
Hymnology
History of the Eucharistic hymn "All things are ready! there's a place of rest" and its various editorial for…
All things praise Thee, Lord most high
Hymnology
Account of George William Conder's hymn of praise "All things praise Thee, Lord most high," noted for its viv…
All ye Gentiles, praise the Lord
Hymn
Summary of James Montgomery's metrical version of Psalm 117, "All ye Gentiles, praise the Lord."
All ye that pass by
History
Overview of Charles Wesley's invitation hymn "All ye that pass by," first published in 1749.
All ye who seek a rest above
History
History of Godfrey Thring's Communion hymn "All ye who seek a rest above," written in 1863.
Almighty Author of my frame
Hymnology
History of Anne Steele's hymn of praise "Almighty Author of my frame."
Almighty Ruler of the skies
History
Overview of Isaac Watts's paraphrase of Psalm 8, "Almighty Ruler of the skies."
Alone! to land alone upon that shore
Hymnology
Summary of Frederick William Faber's hymn on death, "Alone! to land alone upon that shore."
Am I a soldier of the Cross?
Hymnology
Background of Isaac Watts's popular hymn on Christian fortitude, "Am I a soldier of the Cross?"
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 …
And is the gospel peace and love?
Hymnology
An entry on Anne Steele's hymn on the example of Christ.
And is the time approaching?
Hymnology
An entry on Jane Borthwick's poem on the anticipation of heaven.
And is there, Lord, a cross for me?
Hymnology
An entry on H. Addiscott's hymn on Christian submission and trials.
And is this life prolonged to me?
Hymnology
An entry on Isaac Watts's sermon hymn on 1 Corinthians 3:22.
And will the Lord thus condescend?
Hymnology
An entry on Anne Steele's hymn on the love of Christ based on Revelation 3:20.