Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Another six days' work is done
Hymnology
An entry on Joseph Stennett's famous Sabbath hymn and its various hymnal centos.
Ask, and ye surely shall receive
Hymnology
An entry on the composite prayer hymn featured in the Harrow School hymnal.
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.
Awake, our drowsy souls
History
Elizabeth Scott's Lord's Day morning hymn (1769) and its famous recast by Thomas Cotterill.