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
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Frances Ridley Havergal
2 hymns
3277 views
Frances Ridley Havergal was born on December 14, 1836, at Astley, Worcestershire, England, the youngest child of the Rev. William …
Francis Bottome
1 hymn
2939 views
Francis Bottome (1823–1894) was an English-born Methodist Episcopalian minister and hymn writer who spent a significant portion of his life …
Francis H. Rowley
1 hymn
2148 views
Francis Harold Rowley (1854–1952) was an American Baptist minister, hymn writer, and prominent advocate for animal welfare. Born in Hilton, …
Francis of Assisi
1 hymn
3014 views
Saint Francis of Assisi (1182–1226), born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in Assisi, Italy, was one of the most influential …
Francis Pott
2 hymns
2734 views
Francis Pott (1832–1909) was an English Anglican clergyman, hymn writer, and translator whose work has had a lasting impact on …
Francis Rous
1 hymn
1561 views
Francis Rous (1579–1659) was an English politician, scholar, and psalmist whose work played an important role in the development of …
Francis Scott Key
2 hymns
1180 views
Francis Scott Key (1779–1843) was an American lawyer, poet, and devout Episcopalian best known for writing the lyrics of The …
Frank C. Huston
1 hymn
4149 views
Frank Claude Huston (1871–1959) was an American hymn writer, composer, evangelist, and minister whose life was deeply shaped by music …
Frank E. Graeff
1 hymn
2314 views
Frank Ellsworth Graeff (1860–1919) was an American Methodist Episcopal minister, hymn writer, and author whose works have had a lasting …
Frank E. Roush
1 hymn
870 views
Frank E. Roush is a relatively obscure hymn writer about whom little verified biographical information has survived. Unlike many of …
Frank Houghton
2 hymns
647 views
Frank Houghton (1894–1972) was an English Anglican clergyman, missionary leader, bishop, and hymn writer, best known for his service with …
Frank M. Davis
1 hymn
918 views
Frank Marion Davis (1839–1896) was an American musician, vocal teacher, and hymn compiler who contributed significantly to late nineteenth-century gospel …