Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Ancient of ages! humbly bent before Thee
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An entry on Sir John Bowring's 1825 missionary hymn.
Apostles of the risen Christ, go forth
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An entry on Horatius Bonar's missionary hymn published in Hymns of Faith and Hope.
Are we doing as we should do?
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An entry on Thomas Kelly's missionary examination hymn.
Arise, my tenderest thoughts, arise
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An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn on sorrow for sin and missionary devotion.
Arm of the Lord, awake, awake
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An entry on Charles Wesley's missionary cento compiled from three 1740 hymns.
Ascend Thy throne, Almighty King
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An entry on Benjamin Beddome's short missionary hymn.
Assembled at Thy great command
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An entry on William Bengo Collyer's missionary hymn written for the opening of service.