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
Frederick William Faber
6 hymns
7528 views
Frederick William Faber (1814–1863) was a prolific English hymn writer and theologian whose spiritual journey took him from the rigorous …
Friedrich von Canitz
1 hymn
629 views
Friedrich Rudolf Ludwig, Freiherr von Canitz (1654–1699), was a distinguished German diplomat and poet whose life was a rare blend …
Friedrich von Spee
1 hymn
2366 views
Frederick William Faber (1814–1863) was a prolific English hymn writer and theologian whose spiritual journey took him from the rigorous …
G. B. Timms
1 hymn
589 views
George Boorne Timms (1910–1997) was a distinguished 20th-century Anglican priest and hymnwriter who played a significant role in the modernization …
G. W. Briggs
3 hymns
1870 views
George Wallace Briggs (1875–1959) was a prominent Canon of Worcester Cathedral and a major figure in 20th-century British hymnody and …
G. W. Kitchin
1 hymn
2346 views
George William Kitchin (1827–1912) was an eminent Anglican clergyman and scholar who balanced a distinguished career in ecclesiastical leadership with …
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G. W. Sederquist
1 hymn
798 views
George W. Sederquist (1838–1921) was a dedicated evangelist and elder within the Adventist movement, known for his long tenure of …
G. Wade Robinson
1 hymn
1320 views
George Wade Robinson (1838–1877) was a gifted Congregational minister and poet whose brief life was marked by a deep devotion …
G.W. Frazer
1 hymn
491 views
George West Frazer (1830–1896) was an American hymn writer and music educator active during the 19th-century "Gospel Song" movement. While …
Gem Fitch
1 hymn
476 views
Gem Fitch (b. 1934) is a contemporary hymnwriter whose work is notably associated with the Seventh-day Adventist tradition. While broad …
Gene Bartlett
1 hymn
1560 views
Gene Bartlett (1918–1988) was a prominent figure in 20th-century Southern Gospel and Baptist church music, continuing a prestigious family legacy. …
Geoffrey Anketel Studdert Kennedy
1 hymn
515 views
Geoffrey Anketel Studdert Kennedy (1883–1929), famously known as "Woodbine Willie," was an Anglican priest and poet whose ministry was forged …