Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide
Hymnology
A comprehensive chronicle of Henry Francis Lyte’s renowned hymn, detailing its poignant composition context i…
According to Thy gracious word
Hymnology
A publication history of James Montgomery's communion hymn, detailing its 1825 debut, various textual alterat…
Ad coenam Agni providi
Hymnology
A comprehensive text-critical history of the ancient Latin Easter Vesper hymn, charting its earliest manuscri…
Adoro Te devote, latens Deitas
History
Detailed history of St. Thomas Aquinas's famous Eucharistic hymn "Adoro Te devote," tracing its origins, litu…
All hail, Redeemer of mankind
Hymnology
Overview of Charles Wesley's Eucharistic hymn "All hail, Redeemer of mankind," published in Hymns on the Lord…
All things are ready! there's a place of rest
Hymnology
History of the Eucharistic hymn "All things are ready! there's a place of rest" and its various editorial for…
All ye who faithful servants are
History
Overview of Nahum Tate and Nicholas Brady's Communion hymn "All ye who faithful servants are," based on Revel…
All ye who seek a rest above
History
History of Godfrey Thring's Communion hymn "All ye who seek a rest above," written in 1863.
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 dost Thou fast, and may I feast?
Hymnology
An entry on John Samuel Bewley Monsell's Lenten and Communion hymn.
Around Thy table, Holy Lord
Hymnology
An entry on Mary Peters's communion hymn.
Around Thy table, Lord, we meet
Hymnology
An entry on a communion hymn cento adapted from Mary Peters's text.
As many as in Adam die
Hymnology
An entry on a communion hymn cento compiled from Charles Wesley's short hymns.
At Thy command, our dearest Lord
Hymnology
An entry on Isaac Watts's Holy Communion hymn.
Dank, Dank, sey dir für dein Erbarmen
Hymnology
A publication and structural history of the German Post-Communion hymn attributed to Christoph Christian Stur…