Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Again the day returns of holy rest
Hymnology
Hymnological profile of William Mason's eighteenth-century Sunday morning hymn, detailing its publication alo…
Ah, what a wretch am I
History
Hymnological entry for Charles Wesley's 1749 Watch-night hymn "Ah, what a wretch am I," detailing its publica…
All heaven was hush'd, Our risen Lord
Hymnology
Account of G. Hawson's hymn "All heaven was hush'd, Our risen Lord," based on Psalm 110.
All things praise Thee, Lord most high
Hymnology
Account of George William Conder's hymn of praise "All things praise Thee, Lord most high," noted for its viv…
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?"
And are our joys so quickly fled?
Hymnology
An entry on Charles Wesley's 1749 poem on Christ walking on the sea and its centos.
Angels, assist to sing
Hymnology
An entry on an 1808 metrical rendering of Psalm 148 by "Theophilus".