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 ye who seek a rest above History History of Godfrey Thring's Communion hymn "All ye who seek a rest above," written in 1863. All yesterday is gone History Overview of the anonymous invitation hymn "All yesterday is gone," widely used in nineteenth-century American… All-seeing God, Thy love sustains Hymn Summary of William Josiah Irons's hymn "All-seeing God, Thy love sustains," a metrical rendering of the Colle… Alle Christen singen gerne History Background of the eighteenth-century German hymn "Alle Christen singen gerne" and its English translation by … Alleluia Hymnology Comprehensive history of the liturgical acclamation "Alleluia," detailing its biblical origins, early Christi… Alleluia piis edite laudibus Hymnology Comprehensive history of the ancient hymn "Alleluia piis edite laudibus," detailing its manuscripts, liturgic… Alleluia, dulce carmen Hymnology Comprehensive history of the Latin hymn "Alleluia, dulce carmen," sung before Septuagesima, detailing its man… Alleluia, sing to Jesus Hymn History of William Chatterton Dix's Eucharistic hymn "Alleluia, sing to Jesus," written in 1866 for Ascension… Alma Redemptoris Mater quae pervia coeli Hymnology Overview of the Marian antiphon Alma Redemptoris Mater, attributed to Hermannus Contractus, including its lit… Almighty Author of my frame Hymnology History of Anne Steele's hymn of praise "Almighty Author of my frame." Almighty Father, God of grace History History of Thomas Cotterill's metrical confession hymn "Almighty Father, God of grace." Almighty Father, let Thy love Hymn Summary of Edward William Eddis's marriage hymn "Almighty Father, let Thy love." Almighty Father, Thou hast many a blessing History Overview of the anonymous renunciation hymn "Almighty Father, Thou hast many a blessing." Almighty Father! robed with light Hymnology History of Edward Trapp Pilgrim's hymn "Almighty Father! robed with light." 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. Almighty God, in humble prayer History History of James Montgomery's hymn for wisdom, "Almighty God, in humble prayer." Almighty God, Thy Name I praise History History of Dorothy Ann Thrupp's children's hymn "Almighty God, Thy Name I praise." Almighty God, Thy piercing eye Hymnology Account of Isaac Watts's hymn on divine omniscience, "Almighty God, Thy piercing eye." Almighty God, Thy word is cast History Comprehensive history of John Cawood's widely used post-sermon hymn "Almighty God, Thy word is cast."