Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Ah, wretched souls who strive in vain
History
Hymnological entry for Anne Steele's eighteenth-century Lenten hymn "Ah, wretched souls who strive in vain," …
Ah, wretched, vile, ungrateful heart
History
Hymnological entry for Anne Steele's Lenten hymn "Ah, wretched, vile, ungrateful heart," detailing its public…
Alas! what hourly dangers rise
History
Anne Steele's 1760 hymn on Christian vigilance and prayer, detailing its biblical roots in Matthew 26 and its…
Almighty Author of my frame
Hymnology
History of Anne Steele's hymn of praise "Almighty Author of my frame."
Almighty Father, gracious Lord
History
History of Anne Steele's hymn "Almighty Father, gracious Lord," detailing its centos and arrangements.
And can my heart aspire so high
Hymnology
An entry on Anne Steele's hymn on filial submission based on Hebrews 12:7.
And did the Holy and the Just
Hymnology
An entry on Anne Steele's redemption hymn based on 1 Peter 3:18.
And is the gospel peace and love?
Hymnology
An entry on Anne Steele's hymn on the example of Christ.
And will the Lord thus condescend?
Hymnology
An entry on Anne Steele's hymn on the love of Christ based on Revelation 3:20.
Baptist Hymnody, English
Hymnology
A comprehensive historical overview of congregational song among English Baptists from the seventeenth centur…