Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Aeterna Christi munera, Et martyrum victorias
History
Comprehensive entry for the ancient Ambrosian hymn "Aeterna Christi munera," covering its original form for M…
Aeterne rerum conditor
History
Hymnological profile of Saint Ambrose's Sunday morning hymn "Aeterne rerum conditor," including patristic evi…
Aeterne Rex altissime, Redemptor
History
Comprehensive entry for the Ascension hymn "Aeterne Rex altissime, Redemptor," exploring its complex authorsh…
Aurora lucis dum novae
History
An Easter hymn by N. Le Tourneaux from the revised Paris Breviary of 1736.
Aurora lucis rutilat
History
An ancient Easter hymn ascribed to St. Ambrose, later revised in the Roman Breviary as Aurora coelum purpurat.
Ave maris stella
History
An ancient Latin hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary of uncertain authorship, dating from at least the 9th centur…
Ave! Colenda Trinitas
History
An 11th-century Latin Holy Trinity hymn translated by J. D. Chambers as "All hail, adored Trinity".