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A '''Hymn''' is a song specifically written as a song of praise, adoration or prayer. Usually, hymns are directed toward ], although ] was known to write some as well. A writer of hymns is known as a '''hymnist''', and the process of singing a hymn is called ''hymnody''. A '''Hymn''' is a song specifically written as a song of praise, adoration or ]. Usually, hymns are associated with ] and directed toward ]; however, the Western tradition of hymnody begins with ], who is given credit for the ] in praise of the gods of ]. A writer of hymns is known as a '''hymnist''' or '''hymnodist''', and the process of singing a hymn is called ''hymnody''.


Some hymnists and their more well known hymns are: Some hymnists and their more well known hymns are:

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A Hymn is a song specifically written as a song of praise, adoration or prayer. Usually, hymns are associated with Christianity and directed toward God; however, the Western tradition of hymnody begins with Homer, who is given credit for the Homeric Hymns in praise of the gods of Greek mythology. A writer of hymns is known as a hymnist or hymnodist, and the process of singing a hymn is called hymnody.

Some hymnists and their more well known hymns are: