A dictionary of hymnology

Setting forth the origin and history of Christian hymns of all ages and nations. With special reference to those contained in the hymn books of English-speaking countries, and now in common use. Together with biographical and critical notices of their authors and translators and historical articles an national and denominational hymnology, breviaries, missals, primers, psalters, sequences, &c. &c. &c.

Edited by John Julian, D.D., vicar of Topcliffe, Jerkshire; prebendary of Fenton in York Minster; and canon of York