Hymn Writers Biographies
Discover the lives, stories, and spiritual journeys of the authors behind classic hymns and worship songs.
523 writers
523 authors added
1,249 hymns indexed by authors
Top 3:
Bill & Gloria Gaither,
Anonymous,
Traditional English Hymns
F. E. Belden
12 hymns
5991 views
Franklin Edson Belden Short Name: F. E. Belden Full Name: Belden, Franklin Edson Birth Year: 1858 Death Year: 1945 Franklin …
F. G. Burroughs
1 hymn
1073 views
F. G. Burroughs is a hymn writer whose works are closely associated with Ophelia G. Adams, under whose name some …
Fanny Crosby
21 hymns
54564 views
Fanny Crosby (1820–1915) was one of the most prolific and beloved hymn writers in Christian history. Blinded shortly after birth, …
Fanny J. Crosby
18 hymns
23341 views
Fanny Crosby (1820–1915) was one of the most prolific and beloved hymn writers in Christian history. Blinded shortly after birth, …
Federico J. Pagura
1 hymn
507 views
Federico José Pagura (1923–2016) was an Argentine Methodist bishop, hymnist, and translator. Born in Argentina, he became a leading figure …
Ferd. F. Buermeyer
1 hymn
1077 views
Ferdinand F. Buermeyer (1847–1934) was a hymn writer whose contributions, though limited in number, reflect a tender pastoral concern for …
Fern Lazicki
1 hymn
561 views
Fern Lazicki (1916–2008) was a hymn writer whose contributions, though limited in number, reflect a gentle and poetic approach to …
Fernando Ortega
1 hymn
467 views
Fernando Ortega (born 1957) is a contemporary Christian musician, singer, and hymn writer whose work blends devotional lyricism with melodic …
Floyd W. Hawkins
1 hymn
856 views
Floyd W. Hawkins (1904–2002) was an influential American hymn writer, musician, and ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, …
Folliott Sandford Pierpoint
1 hymn
3795 views
Folliott Sandford Pierpoint (1835–1917) was an English poet and hymn writer whose work continues to resonate in Christian worship, particularly …
Frances Brook
1 hymn
1042 views
Frances Brook (born 1870) was an English hymn writer known for her devotion to missions and the spiritual formation of …
Frances R. Havergal
8 hymns
12786 views
Frances Ridley Havergal (1836–1879) was an English hymn writer and religious poet known for her deeply devotional texts that have …