Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Again our earthly cares we leave
History
Hymnological record of the nineteenth-century worship hymn "Again our earthly cares we leave," arranged by Th…
All hearts to Thee are open here
Hymnology
Overview of James Montgomery's hymn "All hearts to Thee are open here," composed for a Sunday School annivers…
Angels roll the rock away
Hymnology
An entry on Thomas Scott's resurrection and ascension hymn, including text variations by Thomas Gibbons.
Angels round the throne are praising
Hymnology
An entry on Elizabeth Parson's children's hymn of praise.
As showers on meadows newly mown
Hymnology
An entry on Thomas Gibbons's hymn on divine influence and grace.
As the dew from heaven distilling
Hymnology
An entry on Thomas Kelly's hymn on divine worship and its revision by John Bulmer.
Unitarian Hymnody
Hymnology
An extensive historical overview of English Unitarian hymnody, its doctrinal evolution from Presbyterian root…