Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
According to Thy gracious word
Hymnology
A publication history of James Montgomery's communion hymn, detailing its 1825 debut, various textual alterat…
Acquaint thee, O mortal
Hymnology
A structural account of William Knox's invitation hymn based on Job 22, detailing its initial compilation in …
Adams, John Quincy
Hymnology
A biographical overview of John Quincy Adams as a hymn writer and poet, detailing his sacred metrical works, …
Adams, Nehemiah
Hymnology
A biographical entry on Nehemiah Adams, Congregational clergyman, author, and compiler of Church Pastorals.
All hail, ye blessed band
Hymnology
Analysis of the unique, dramatic baptismal cento "All hail, ye blessed band," compiled in 1871 for adult bapt…
American Hymnody
History
Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri…
Angel of God, whate'er betide
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1740 hymn on personal consecration while setting out to preach.
Author of faith, to Thee I cry
History
A Lenten hymn by Charles Wesley first printed in 1745 in a tract regarding Moravian differences.
Awake, awake, my sluggish soul
History
A watchfulness hymn by Ottiwell Heginbothom based on St. Luke 12:38-39, published in 1794.
Awake, my soul, awake, my tongue
History
Anne Steele's 16-stanza paraphrase of Psalm 103, first published in 1760.
Henry Alline
Hymnology
Biographical sketch of Henry Alline, North American evangelist, hymnwriter, and founder of the Allinites.
Hosea Ballou
History
Prominent Universalist leader, preacher, and editor who contributed nearly 200 hymns to early Universalist co…
James Henry Bancroft
History
American Congregational student and poet who authored the burial hymn Brother, though from yonder sky.
John Bakewell
History
Early Wesleyan evangelist and hymn writer whose long ministry spanned the founding of Methodism and produced …
John Quincy, Adam
History
Biographical entry for John Quincy Adams (1767–1848), sixth President of the United States, diplomat, Unitari…
Joseph P. Bartrum
History
American writer and compiler who published The Psalms newly Paraphrased for the Service of the Sanctuary.
Knowles, James Davis
Hymnology
A biographical profile of American Baptist minister and professor James Davis Knowles, highlighting his pasto…
Sarah Miles Appleton
Hymnology
A cross-reference entry for hymn writer Sarah Miles Appleton.
Thomas Baldwin
History
American Baptist minister, state legislator, and pastor in Boston who authored several influential early Amer…
Acquaint thee, O mortal
Hymnology
A structural account of William Knox's invitation hymn based on Job 22, detailing its initial compilation in …
Adams, John Quincy
Hymnology
A biographical overview of John Quincy Adams as a hymn writer and poet, detailing his sacred metrical works, …
Adams, Nehemiah
Hymnology
A biographical entry on Nehemiah Adams, Congregational clergyman, author, and compiler of Church Pastorals.
All hail, ye blessed band
Hymnology
Analysis of the unique, dramatic baptismal cento "All hail, ye blessed band," compiled in 1871 for adult bapt…
American Hymnody
History
Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri…
Angel of God, whate'er betide
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1740 hymn on personal consecration while setting out to preach.
Author of faith, to Thee I cry
History
A Lenten hymn by Charles Wesley first printed in 1745 in a tract regarding Moravian differences.
Awake, awake, my sluggish soul
History
A watchfulness hymn by Ottiwell Heginbothom based on St. Luke 12:38-39, published in 1794.
Awake, my soul, awake, my tongue
History
Anne Steele's 16-stanza paraphrase of Psalm 103, first published in 1760.
Henry Alline
Hymnology
Biographical sketch of Henry Alline, North American evangelist, hymnwriter, and founder of the Allinites.
Hosea Ballou
History
Prominent Universalist leader, preacher, and editor who contributed nearly 200 hymns to early Universalist co…
James Henry Bancroft
History
American Congregational student and poet who authored the burial hymn Brother, though from yonder sky.
John Bakewell
History
Early Wesleyan evangelist and hymn writer whose long ministry spanned the founding of Methodism and produced …
John Quincy, Adam
History
Biographical entry for John Quincy Adams (1767–1848), sixth President of the United States, diplomat, Unitari…
Joseph P. Bartrum
History
American writer and compiler who published The Psalms newly Paraphrased for the Service of the Sanctuary.
Knowles, James Davis
Hymnology
A biographical profile of American Baptist minister and professor James Davis Knowles, highlighting his pasto…
Sarah Miles Appleton
Hymnology
A cross-reference entry for hymn writer Sarah Miles Appleton.
Thomas Baldwin
History
American Baptist minister, state legislator, and pastor in Boston who authored several influential early Amer…