hymnwriter
Church music creator
A hymnwriter is someone who composes hymns—religious songs meant for congregational worship.
The term usually implies both writing lyrics and often the melody, though some hymnwriters focus on words alone: Isaac Watts was among the most prolific hymnwriters in English.
Composer of sacred songs
- canticleScriptural text sung devotionally
- liturgicalOf public worship rites
- devotionalRelating to worship
- doxologyHymn of divine praise
anthem · chorale · vespers · matins · compline · benediction · magnificat · introit
Common English given name
- WattsEnglish family name
- NewtonFamous scientific surname
- LutherProtestant Reformation initiator
- BlissA family name
Crosby · Moody · Methodist · Lutheran · Anglican · Baptist · Moravian · Gregorian
Pleasing sequence of notes
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
- tuneMusical sequence of notes
- verseMetered poetic passage
- refrainAbstain from acting
stanza · meter · rhyme · chorale · arrangement · notation · score · counterpoint
Deep, loyal commitment
- faithTrust without proof
- spiritualityConnection to the sacred
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
- callingStrongly felt purpose
vocation · piety · meditation · contemplation · scripture · gospel · grace · salvation
psalmist
Composer of sacred songs
- canticleScriptural text sung devotionally
- liturgicalOf public worship rites
- devotionalRelating to worship
doxology · anthem · chorale · vespers · matins · compline · benediction · magnificat · introit · gradual
Wesley
Common English given name
Crosby · Bliss · Moody · Methodist · Lutheran · Anglican · Baptist · Moravian · Gregorian · Protestant
melody
Pleasing sequence of notes
refrain · stanza · meter · rhyme · chorale · arrangement · notation · score · counterpoint · chord
devotion
Deep, loyal commitment
- faithTrust without proof
- spiritualityConnection to the sacred
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
calling · vocation · piety · meditation · contemplation · scripture · gospel · grace · salvation · redemption