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
Georg Neumark
1 hymn
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Georg Neumark (1621–1681) was a notable German poet, musician, and court official whose life and hymns were profoundly shaped by …
George A. Young
1 hymn
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Full Name: Young, G. A. (George A.) Birth Year: 1855 Death Year: 1935 George A. Young was an American gospel …
George Askins
1 hymn
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George Askins (d. 1816) was an Irish-born Methodist preacher who became a notable figure in the early American circuit-riding tradition. …
George Bennard
2 hymns
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Short Name: George Bennard Full Name: Bennard, George Birth Year: 1873 Death Year: 1958 George Bennard was an American hymn …
George Beverly Shea
1 hymn
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George Beverly Shea (1909–2013) was a Canadian-born American gospel singer and hymn composer, widely revered as "America's beloved gospel singer." …
George Croly
1 hymn
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George Croly (1780–1860) was a distinguished Irish clergyman, poet, and man of letters whose career spanned across the worlds of …
George Duffield
2 hymns
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George Duffield Jr. (1818–1888) was a prominent American Presbyterian clergyman and hymn writer whose work was deeply intertwined with the …
George Evans
1 hymn
481 views
George K. Evans (b. 1917) was an American educator, musicologist, and church musician who dedicated his career to the intersection …
George F. Root
2 hymns
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George Frederick Root (1820–1895) was a monumental figure in 19th-century American music, serving as a composer, educator, and publisher. While …
George Frederick Handel
1 hymn
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Short Name: George Frideric Handel Full Name: Handel, George Frideric Birth Year: 1685 Death Year: 1759 George Frideric Handel was …
George Gill
1 hymn
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George Gill (1820–1880) was an English missionary and Congregational minister whose work famously bridged the gap between Victorian England and …
George H. Carr
1 hymn
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George H. Carr was a prolific 20th-century hymn writer and lyricist whose work is characterized by themes of personal devotion, …