He is the author of several publications on the topics of liturgy and hymnology. This work had a great influence on English hymnology. He also became a student of hymnology. The hymn is considered an enduring classic in Christian hymnology. Edmunds was also an avid reader of edifying books and was proficient in Welsh hymnology. Glasgow University awarded him an honorary D.D. degree in 1908 for his work in hymnology. Wigram contributed to the hymnology of the Brethren assemblies in a number of ways. It was only superseded over a century later by the online "Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology". His research interests include triangle centers, integer sequences, and hymnology. His authorship was determined "only recently" before a 1907 "Dictionary of Hymnology" was published. John Julian's "Hymnology" states that 13 of his hymns were in common use.