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hymnal /ˈhɪmn(ə)l /nounA book of hymns.This hymn has traditionally been the first hymn in Methodist hymnals since the time of Wesley....- Unfortunately, no details were given as to the criteria for selection of the hymnals nor were the hymnals themselves named.
- Therefore, congregations have had the liberty to choose their own liturgy, including their hymns and hymnals.
adjectiveRelating to hymns: hymnal music...- Yet, as on ‘Children's Waltz’ and ‘Lullaby’, the wave of pastel, hymnal harmonies are hard to deny on aesthetic grounds.
- Closer ‘Darkened Car’ circles back to the album's hymnal beginnings.
- And that hymnal quality extends to other cuts such as ‘Roll Away’ and ‘Forgiveness’.
Origin Late 15th century: from medieval Latin hymnale, from Latin hymnus (see hymn). |