Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Agnoscat omne saeculum
History
Hymnological record of Venantius Fortunatus's sixth-century Christmas hymn "Agnoscat omne saeculum," detailin…
All glory to God in the sky
History
Summary of Charles Wesley's Christmas hymn "All glory to God in the sky," published in Hymns for the Nativity…
Alleluia
Hymnology
Comprehensive history of the liturgical acclamation "Alleluia," detailing its biblical origins, early Christi…
Angels from the realms of glory
Hymnology
An entry on James Montgomery's classic Christmas hymn.
Aye moi psycha
History
Hymnological profile of the third Ode of Synesius, Bishop of Ptolemais, written upon his return to Libya and …
Jubilemus omnes una
Hymnology
A publication and manuscript history of the medieval Advent sequence 'Jubilemus omnes una', tracing its prese…
St. Andrew of Crete
Hymnology
A biographical and historical entry on St. Andrew of Crete, famous Greek hymnographer and pioneer of the Cano…