Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
A car of fire is on the air
History
A striking nineteenth-century hymn on death and burial written by William Winstanley Hull and published in 18…
Adams, John Quincy
Hymnology
A biographical overview of John Quincy Adams as a hymn writer and poet, detailing his sacred metrical works, …
Again we lift our voice
History
Hymnological record of Charles Wesley's funeral hymn "Again we lift our voice," written on the death of Samue…
Am Grabe stehn wir stille
History
History of Carl Johann Philipp Spitta's burial hymn "Am Grabe stehn wir stille."
And let this feeble body fail
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1759 funeral hymn.
Antiphon
Hymnology
An entry on the liturgical definition, historical origins, and forms of the antiphon in Christian worship.
Asleep in Jesus, wondrous sleep
Hymnology
An entry on Godfrey Thring's burial hymn written in 1871.
Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep
Hymnology
An entry on Margaret Mackay's popular burial hymn inspired by a Devonshire epitaph.
At length the worst is o'er, and Thou art laid
Hymnology
An entry on John Keble's Easter Eve poem from The Christian Year.
Auferstehn, ja auferstehn wirst du
Hymnology
An entry on Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock's resurrection poem and its English translations.
Away with our sorrow and fear
History
Charles Wesley's 1746 funeral hymn, featured in the Wesleyan Hymn Book and Toplady's collection.
John Quincy, Adam
History
Biographical entry for John Quincy Adams (1767–1848), sixth President of the United States, diplomat, Unitari…