Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
All hail, ye blessed band
Hymnology
Analysis of the unique, dramatic baptismal cento "All hail, ye blessed band," compiled in 1871 for adult bapt…
All things are ready, Come
Hymnology
Summary of Albert Midlane's popular invitation hymn "All things are ready, Come," written in 1860.
All ye that fear Him, praise the Lord
Hymnology
Analysis of the Psalm 22 cento "All ye that fear Him, praise the Lord," compiled by Charles Haddon Spurgeon.
Amidst us our Beloved stands
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Haddon Spurgeon's Holy Communion hymn, first published in Our Own Hymn Book in 1866.
And art thou with us, gracious Lord?
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn of encouragement based on Isaiah 41:10.
And have I, Christ, no love for Thee
Hymnology
An entry on Samuel Stennett's 1787 hymn on holy anxiety.
Baptist Hymnody, English
Hymnology
A comprehensive historical overview of congregational song among English Baptists from the seventeenth centur…