Dictionary of Hymnology
Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.
Afflicted soul, to Jesus dear
Hymn
Hymnological profile of John Fawcett's eighteenth-century hymn on divine support during affliction, including…
Affliction is a stormy deep
History
Hymnological record of Nathaniel Cotton's eighteenth-century metrical Psalm adaptation, tracing its origins i…
Again our earthly cares we leave
History
Hymnological record of the nineteenth-century worship hymn "Again our earthly cares we leave," arranged by Th…
Again the day returns of holy rest
Hymnology
Hymnological profile of William Mason's eighteenth-century Sunday morning hymn, detailing its publication alo…
Again the Lord of life and light
History
Hymnological entry for Anna Laetitia Barbauld's Easter hymn "Again the Lord of life and light," tracing its p…
Almighty Father, God of grace
History
History of Thomas Cotterill's metrical confession hymn "Almighty Father, God of grace."
Almighty God, Eternal Lord
History
Account of the pre-sermon cento "Almighty God, Eternal Lord," compiled primarily from hymns by Charles Wesley.
Almighty God, Thy word is cast
History
Comprehensive history of John Cawood's widely used post-sermon hymn "Almighty God, Thy word is cast."
Unitarian Hymnody
Hymnology
An extensive historical overview of English Unitarian hymnody, its doctrinal evolution from Presbyterian root…