Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Adams, John Quincy
Hymnology
A biographical overview of John Quincy Adams as a hymn writer and poet, detailing his sacred metrical works, …
Alas! what hourly dangers rise
History
Anne Steele's 1760 hymn on Christian vigilance and prayer, detailing its biblical roots in Matthew 26 and its…
American Hymnody
History
Comprehensive survey of the history, development, denominational collections, and principal hymnists of Ameri…
And wilt Thou now forsake me, Lord?
Hymnology
An entry on an anonymous 1853 hymn published in The Sheltering Vine.
Another day has past along
Hymnology
An entry on James Edmeston's Sunday evening text and its composite hymnal forms.
Another portion of the span
Hymnology
An entry on Charlotte Elliott's Saturday evening hymn from Hymns for a Week.
Another six days' work is done
Hymnology
An entry on Joseph Stennett's famous Sabbath hymn and its various hymnal centos.
Another week for ever gone
Hymnology
An entry on an anonymous 1844 Lord's Day hymn from John Rippon's collection.
At even ere the sun was set
Hymnology
An entry on Henry Twells's widely known evening hymn based on St. Mark 1:32.