Hymn (hĭm), n. [OE. hympne, ympne, F. hymne, OF. also ymne, L. hymnus, Gr. �; perh. akin to � web, � to weave, and so to E. weave.] An ode or song of praise or adoration; especially, a religious ode, a sacred lyric; a song of praise or thanksgiving intended to be used in religious service; as, the Homeric hymns; Watts' hymns.
Admonishing one another in psalms and hymns. Col. iii. 16.
Where angels first should practice hymns, and string
Their tuneful harps. Dryden.
Hymn book, a book containing a collection of hymns, as for use in churches; a hymnal.