Dictionary of Hymnology

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Absent from flesh, O blissful thought Hymnology A publication history of Dr. Isaac Watts's funeral hymn on the soul's release from the body, outlining its 17… Adam, our father and our head Hymnology A publication and structural history of Isaac Watts’s hymn on the Fall of Man, detailing its origin in the Ho… Addison, Joseph History Biographical and historical entry for Joseph Addison (1672–1719), English essayist, statesman, and author of … Ah, Jesus, let me hear Thy voice History Hymnological entry for Andrew Reed's nineteenth-century hymn "Ah, Jesus, let me hear Thy voice," detailing it… Alas! and did my Saviour bleed History An in-depth historical profile of Isaac Watts's monumental 1707 Passion hymn, detailing its theological impac… All mortal vanities be gone Hymn Account of Isaac Watts's hymn "All mortal vanities be gone," based on the vision of the Lamb in Revelation 5. All ye that love the Lord, rejoice Hymnology Overview of Isaac Watts's paraphrase of Psalm 149, "All ye that love the Lord, rejoice," and his defense of i… Almighty God, Thy piercing eye Hymnology Account of Isaac Watts's hymn on divine omniscience, "Almighty God, Thy piercing eye." Almighty Maker, God! History Summary of Isaac Watts's hymn of praise "Almighty Maker, God!" Almighty Ruler of the skies History Overview of Isaac Watts's paraphrase of Psalm 8, "Almighty Ruler of the skies." Am I a soldier of the Cross? Hymnology Background of Isaac Watts's popular hymn on Christian fortitude, "Am I a soldier of the Cross?" American Hymnody History Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri… Amidst Thy wrath, remember love Hymnology An entry on Isaac Watts's 1719 paraphrase of Psalm 38, its publication history, and its common American varia… And are we wretches yet alive? Hymnology An entry on Isaac Watts's 1707 Lenten hymn on repentance. And is this life prolonged to me? Hymnology An entry on Isaac Watts's sermon hymn on 1 Corinthians 3:22. And must this body die? Hymnology An entry on Isaac Watts's 1707 hymn on the resurrection and triumph over death. And now another day is gone, I'll sing Hymnology An entry on Isaac Watts's children's evening hymn from Divine Songs. Angels that high in glory dwell Hymn An entry on Isaac Watts's 1715 children's hymn against swearing and profanity. Are we not sons and heirs of God? Hymnology An entry on Isaac Watts's hymn on Christian gravity and decency based on Philippians 4:8. Arise, my soul, my joyful powers Hymnology An entry on Isaac Watts's hymn on redemption and spiritual protection.