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
Godfrey Thring
1 hymn
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Godfrey Thring (1823–1903) was a prominent Anglican priest and one of the most distinguished English hymn writers of the late …
Grace Reese Adkins
1 hymn
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While her biographical details remain elusive in many standard hymnological records, the legacy of Grace Reese Adkins is clearly defined …
Grace Weiser Davis
1 hymn
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Grace Weiser Davis (1860–1933) was a powerhouse of the late 19th-century American holiness movement and Methodist evangelism. Born near York, …
Graf von Zinzendorf
1 hymn
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Nicolaus Ludwig, Count von Zinzendorf, was a pivotal figure in 18th-century Christianity, serving as the "Second Founder" and bishop of …
Graham Kendrick
2 hymns
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Graham Kendrick (b. 1950) is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the modern worship movement within …
Grant Colfax Tullar
1 hymn
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Grant Colfax Tullar (1869–1950) was a prominent American Methodist minister, evangelist, and hymn writer whose life journey from hardship to …
Greg Nelson
1 hymn
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Greg Nelson (b. 1948) is a highly influential American songwriter and producer who became a cornerstone of the Contemporary Christian …
Gustav Gottheil
1 hymn
543 views
Gustav Gottheil (1827–1903) was a preeminent Reform rabbi, liturgist, and a leading figure in the development of American Jewish identity …
H. A. Walter
1 hymn
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Howard Arnold Walter (1883–1918) was an American Congregational clergyman, missionary, and poet whose brief life left a significant mark on …
H. Ernest Nichol
1 hymn
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Henry Ernest Nichol (1862–1928) was an English composer and lyricist whose career took a pivotal turn from the technical to …
H. G. Jackson
1 hymn
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Henry Godden Jackson (1838–1914) was an influential American Methodist minister and missionary whose work played a vital role in the …
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H. Gratton Guinness
1 hymn
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Henry Grattan Guinness (1835–1910) was a towering figure of the 19th-century Evangelical Awakening, an Irish Protestant preacher, and a pioneer …