English Grade 9 - Lesson 3: Hymns

Hymn

A lyrical composition expressing religious aspiration, petition, confession, communion, or praise.

True Hymn

A hymn addressed to God and considered as prayers, to be sung accordingly.

Psalms

Hymns found in the Book of Psalms in the Bible.

Spiritual Songs

Hymns that uplift worshippers and are addressed to them rather than a deity.

Chorales

Hymns characterized by even rhythm, lending stateliness to their performance.

Gospel Hymn

Hymns developed by preachers in the past century, not necessarily referring to the Gospel.

Caedmon's Hymn

A hymn expressing gratitude for God's creations.

Heaven-kingdom's Guardian

Refers to God as the ruler of heaven.

Mind-plans

The creator's thoughts that brought the world into being.

The Glory-Father

God, the creator of our world.

Middle-earth

Refers to our world.

Mankind's Guardian

God, the protector of humans.