Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
A little child the Saviour came
Hymn
William Robertson’s beautiful 1861 baptismal hymn, which was historically misattributed in American hymnals t…
A mighty mystery we set forth
History
George Rawson's 1857 baptismal hymn exploring the spiritual union of the believer with Christ's death and res…
All hail, ye blessed band
Hymnology
Analysis of the unique, dramatic baptismal cento "All hail, ye blessed band," compiled in 1871 for adult bapt…
Around Thy grave, Lord Jesus
Hymnology
An entry on James George Deck's hymn for Holy Baptism.
A mighty mystery we set forth
History
George Rawson's 1857 baptismal hymn exploring the spiritual union of the believer with Christ's death and res…
All hail, ye blessed band
Hymnology
Analysis of the unique, dramatic baptismal cento "All hail, ye blessed band," compiled in 1871 for adult bapt…
Around Thy grave, Lord Jesus
Hymnology
An entry on James George Deck's hymn for Holy Baptism.