Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
A solis ortus cardine (Translations and Structural Variants)
History
An index of the nineteenth-century English and German translations of Coelius Sedulius's hymn, detailing the …
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide
Hymnology
A comprehensive chronicle of Henry Francis Lyte’s renowned hymn, detailing its poignant composition context i…
Ad regias Agni dapes
History
A publication registry of the classicized Roman Breviary revision of the Easter hymn 'Ad coenam Agni providi,…
Adeste fideles laeti triumphantes
History
Comprehensive entry for the celebrated Christmas hymn "Adeste fideles," tracing its origin, Latin textual tra…
Adoro Te devote, latens Deitas
History
Detailed history of St. Thomas Aquinas's famous Eucharistic hymn "Adoro Te devote," tracing its origins, litu…
Aeterne Rex altissime, Redemptor
History
Comprehensive entry for the Ascension hymn "Aeterne Rex altissime, Redemptor," exploring its complex authorsh…
All is bright and gay around us
Hymnology
Overview of John Mason Neale's Saint's Day hymn for children, "All is bright and gay around us."
Alleluia piis edite laudibus
Hymnology
Comprehensive history of the ancient hymn "Alleluia piis edite laudibus," detailing its manuscripts, liturgic…
Alleluia, dulce carmen
Hymnology
Comprehensive history of the Latin hymn "Alleluia, dulce carmen," sung before Septuagesima, detailing its man…
American Hymnody
History
Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri…
Angel voices ever singing
Hymnology
An entry on Francis Pott's popular 1866 choir and organ dedication hymn.
Another day begun!
Hymnology
An entry on John Ellerton's weekday morning hymn for Tuesday.
United Methodist (Free Churches Hymnody)
Hymnology
A historical overview of the hymnody, collections, and doctrinal lineage of the United Methodist Free Churche…