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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A charge to keep I have Hymn Charles Wesley's famous hymn of personal responsibility, first published in 1762 and based on Leviticus 8:35. A fountain of Life and of Grace Hymn Charles Wesley's 1762 invitation hymn based on Revelation 22:17, expressing the free gift of the living water… A nation God delights to bless Hymn Charles Wesley's 1762 patriotic hymn focusing on national peace, rooted in the text of Job 34:29 and preserve… A---y. History The pseudonym "A---y." used in the Gospel Magazine by Job Hupton, representing the parish of Ashby where he r… Adam descended from above Hymnology A publication history of Charles Wesley's Lenten hymn, contrasting the primary text adopted into the standard… Afflicted by a gracious God History Hymnological entry for Charles Wesley's hymn "Afflicted by a gracious God," based on Hebrews 10:11 and includ… Ah, Lord, with trembling I confess History Hymnological record of Charles Wesley's hymn "Ah, Lord, with trembling I confess," written on backsliding and… Ah, why am I left to complain History Hymnological entry for Charles Wesley's Lenten hymn "Ah, why am I left to complain," detailing its publicatio… Almighty God of love History Overview of Charles Wesley's missionary cento "Almighty God of love." Unitarian Hymnody Hymnology An extensive historical overview of English Unitarian hymnody, its doctrinal evolution from Presbyterian root…