Dictionary of Hymnology

Learn hymn terms, meters, forms, and the history behind Christian worship music — curated for hymn lovers, worship leaders, and students.

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Above, below, where'er I gaze Hymnology A publication history of an anonymous nineteenth-century hymn celebrating divine omnipresence in creation, de… Ach, Jesu, dein Sterben Hymnology A publication history of an anonymous eighteenth-century German Passion chorale from Silesia and its subseque… All hail, triumphant Lord Hymnology Overview of the anonymous Ascension hymn "All hail, triumphant Lord," based on Charles Wesley's "God is gone … All we like wandering sheep have strayed Hymnology Overview of the anonymous Good Friday hymn "All we like wandering sheep have strayed." All yesterday is gone History Overview of the anonymous invitation hymn "All yesterday is gone," widely used in nineteenth-century American… Alleluia piis edite laudibus Hymnology Comprehensive history of the ancient hymn "Alleluia piis edite laudibus," detailing its manuscripts, liturgic… Almighty Father, Thou hast many a blessing History Overview of the anonymous renunciation hymn "Almighty Father, Thou hast many a blessing." Almighty God, be Thou our Guide Hymnology Brief entry on the anonymous hymn on divine security, "Almighty God, be Thou our Guide." Almighty Lord and King History Brief entry on the anonymous hymn "Almighty Lord and King." Am I poor, do men despise me? Hymnology Brief note on the anonymous contentment hymn "Am I poor, do men despise me?" Amidst the cheerful bloom of youth Hymnology An entry on the anonymous 1843 American Presbyterian hymn focused on youth dedicated to God. And is it so? A little while Hymnology An entry on an anonymous American hymn concerning death and eternity. And wilt Thou now forsake me, Lord? Hymnology An entry on an anonymous 1853 hymn published in The Sheltering Vine. Another week for ever gone Hymnology An entry on an anonymous 1844 Lord's Day hymn from John Rippon's collection. Another year has passed away Hymnology An entry on an anonymous Sunday school hymn for the New Year. Are your souls the Saviour seeking? Hymnology An entry on an anonymous nineteenth-century hymn on spiritual peace. Arise, my soul, nor dream the hours Hymnology An entry on an anonymous American hymn on redeeming time.