Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
According to Thy gracious word
Hymnology
A publication history of James Montgomery's communion hymn, detailing its 1825 debut, various textual alterat…
Adeste fideles laeti triumphantes
History
Comprehensive entry for the celebrated Christmas hymn "Adeste fideles," tracing its origin, Latin textual tra…
Adesto sancta Trinitas
History
Historical entry for the anonymous medieval hymn "Adesto sancta Trinitas," examining its manuscript sources, …
All hail, triumphant Lord
Hymnology
Overview of the anonymous Ascension hymn "All hail, triumphant Lord," based on Charles Wesley's "God is gone …
Alleluia, dulce carmen
Hymnology
Comprehensive history of the Latin hymn "Alleluia, dulce carmen," sung before Septuagesima, detailing its man…
Angels from the realms of glory
Hymnology
An entry on James Montgomery's classic Christmas hymn.