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