Hymn Writers Biographies
Discover the lives, stories, and spiritual journeys of the authors behind classic hymns and worship songs.
872 writers
872 authors added
1,740 hymns indexed by authors
Top 3:
Bill & Gloria Gaither,
Anonymous,
Traditional English Hymns
D. W. Whittle
9 hymns
20445 views
Daniel Webster Whittle (1840–1901) was an American evangelist, Bible teacher, and prolific gospel hymn lyricist whose songs became cherished in …
Daniel C. Roberts
1 hymn
1822 views
Daniel Crane Roberts (1841–1907) was an American Episcopal priest and hymn writer, best known for composing the patriotic hymn “God …
Daniel de Marbelle
1 hymn
2431 views
Dion De Marbelle (1818–1903) was a 19th-century hymn writer whose work reflects the devotional and eschatological themes common in American …
Daniel Iverson
1 hymn
5186 views
Daniel Iverson (1890–1977) was an American Presbyterian minister and hymn writer, best known for composing the beloved hymn “Lord, I …
Daniel March
1 hymn
2668 views
Daniel March (1816–1909) was an American Congregational minister and hymn writer, recognized for his contributions to 19th-century American hymnody. Born …
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Dave Fournier
1 hymn
612 views
Dave Fournier is a contemporary hymn writer whose works are included in modern hymn collections, though biographical details about his …
David Baroni
1 hymn
981 views
David Baroni is a contemporary Christian songwriter, worship leader, producer, and conference speaker, known for his contributions to modern worship …
David L. Coolidge
1 hymn
305 views
David L. Coolidge is a contemporary hymn writer whose presence in modern hymnody is defined primarily by a single, widely …
David Levy
1 hymn
739 views
David Levy is a hymn writer whose works appear in various hymnals, though detailed biographical information about him is scarce. …
David Nelson
1 hymn
1028 views
David Nelson (1793–1844) was an American physician, minister, educator, and hymn-writer whose life reflected both intellectual rigor and deep spiritual …
Dawn Rodgers
1 hymn
3107 views
Dawn Rodgers is a contemporary Christian songwriter known for her contributions to modern worship music. While detailed biographical information about …
Dewey Westra
1 hymn
633 views
Dewey D. Westra (1899–1979) was an American educator, writer, and musician, deeply devoted to the Christian Reformed Church and its …