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HYMN, n. hym. L. hymnus Eng. hum.song or ode in honor of God, and among pagans, in honor of some deity. A hymn among christians is a short poem,composed for religious service, or a song of joy and praise to God. The word primarily expresses the tune,but it is used for the ode or poem.

And when the had sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives. Matthew 26

HYMN, hym. To praise in song to worship by singing hymns.

1. To sing to celebrate in song. They hymn their maker's praise.

HYMN, hym. To sing in praise or adoration.

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Entry for 'Hymn'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​h/hymn.html.
 
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