Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
All glorious God, what hymns of praise
History
History of Philip Doddridge's eighteenth-century hymn of praise "All glorious God, what hymns of praise," bas…
All hail, mysterious King
History
Overview of Philip Doddridge's eighteenth-century hymn "All hail, mysterious King," based on Revelation 22:16.
And are we now brought near to God
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn on nearness to God through Christ and its American revisions.
And art thou with us, gracious Lord?
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn of encouragement based on Isaiah 41:10.
And is salvation brought so near?
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn based on Romans 10:6–10.
And will the Eternal King
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's 1736 hymn of personal dedication.
And will the great Eternal God?
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn for the dedication of a place of worship.
And will the Judge descend?
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's solemn hymn on the final judgment based on Matthew 25:41.
And will the majesty of heaven?
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn on God as the shepherd of men based on Ezekiel 34:31.
Arise, my tenderest thoughts, arise
Hymnology
An entry on Philip Doddridge's hymn on sorrow for sin and missionary devotion.
Scottish Hymnody
History
An historical account of congregational song in Scotland from the Reformation to the mid-nineteenth century, …
Scottish Translations and Paraphrases
Hymnology
A detailed publication, authorship, and committee breakdown of the 1781 Scottish Translations and Paraphrases…