Abecedarian hymn
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An abecedarian hymn is a hymn
that begins with the letter A, and each verse or clause following begins with the next letter of the alphabet.
The abecedarian hymn Altus Prosator is used on All Saints Day. Other such hymns include A patre unigenitus, Carmen paschale and Archangelum mirum magnum.
Hymn
A hymn is a type of song, usually religious, specifically written for the purpose of praise, adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification...
that begins with the letter A, and each verse or clause following begins with the next letter of the alphabet.
The abecedarian hymn Altus Prosator is used on All Saints Day. Other such hymns include A patre unigenitus, Carmen paschale and Archangelum mirum magnum.