Hymn
A hymn is a devotional poem or song of praise, usually addressed to God or a sacred power and often meant to be sung by a congregation. Hymns are common in religious worship, but the term can also apply more broadly to any poem of praise written in a formal, elevated tone.
Example
Morning light, we lift our voices,
For the quiet gift of day;
Heart and breath and earth rejoicing,
Praise that carries us away.
Related Definitions
[n] a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
[v] praise by singing a hymn; "They hymned their love of God"
[v] sing a hymn
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Related Terms
acknowledgment, Agnus Dei, alleluia, answer, anthem, antiphon, antiphony, aria, ballad, Benedicite, benediction, bless, bless the Lord, cantata, canticle, carol, celebrate, chant, chirp, chirrup, choir, chorale, chorus, church music, cognizance, credit, c