Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
A. R. W.
History
The initials "A. R. W." used in the American Baptist Praise Book (1871) to sign the contributions of the Reve…
Ach, wie wird das Herz so leer
Hymnology
A publication history of Carl Johann Philipp Spitta's German hymn of celestial longing, examining its foundat…
American Hymnody
History
Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri…
And may I hope that when no more
Hymnology
An entry on Joseph Swain's 1792 hymn on trust in God.
Henry Alline
Hymnology
Biographical sketch of Henry Alline, North American evangelist, hymnwriter, and founder of the Allinites.
Ach, wie wird das Herz so leer
Hymnology
A publication history of Carl Johann Philipp Spitta's German hymn of celestial longing, examining its foundat…
American Hymnody
History
Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri…
And may I hope that when no more
Hymnology
An entry on Joseph Swain's 1792 hymn on trust in God.
Henry Alline
Hymnology
Biographical sketch of Henry Alline, North American evangelist, hymnwriter, and founder of the Allinites.