Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
A glory in the word we find
History
An early nineteenth-century cento focusing on the Holy Scriptures, published in John Campbell's 1837 collecti…
A. R. W.
History
The initials "A. R. W." used in the American Baptist Praise Book (1871) to sign the contributions of the Reve…
Adored for ever be the Lord
History
Entry for the metrical psalm cento "Adored for ever be the Lord" based on Psalm 28, featured in the 1872 Amer…
Ah, what a wretch am I
History
Hymnological entry for Charles Wesley's 1749 Watch-night hymn "Ah, what a wretch am I," detailing its publica…
Aliqua
History
Note on Aliqua, the literary pen name used by nineteenth-century American writer Mrs. Eliza O. Peirson.
American Hymnody
History
Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri…
And can my heart aspire so high
Hymnology
An entry on Anne Steele's hymn on filial submission based on Hebrews 12:7.
And must I part with all I have?
Hymnology
An entry on Benjamin Beddome's hymn on self-denial.
And will the Judge descend?
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's solemn hymn on the final judgment based on Matthew 25:41.
Angel of God, whate'er betide
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1740 hymn on personal consecration while setting out to preach.
Another week begins
Hymnology
An entry on Thomas Kelly's Lord's Day hymn based on Psalm 118:24.
Apostles of the risen Christ, go forth
Hymnology
An entry on Horatius Bonar's missionary hymn published in Hymns of Faith and Hope.
Arise, ye people, and adore
Hymnology
An entry on Harriet Auber's metrical version of Psalm 47.
Knowles, James Davis
Hymnology
A biographical profile of American Baptist minister and professor James Davis Knowles, highlighting his pasto…
Nevin, Edwin Henry
Hymnologists
A biographical account of Edwin Henry Nevin, outlining his pastoral transitions across Presbyterian, Congrega…