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
H. L. Gilmour
1 hymn
5041 views
Henry Lake Gilmour (1836–1920) was an Irish-born American dentist, soldier, and prolific gospel music editor whose life was marked by …
H. L. Turner
1 hymn
29425 views
H. L. Turner (fl. late 1800s) was a nineteenth-century American hymn lyricist best known for the gospel song “Christ Returneth …
H. R. Palmer
1 hymn
2499 views
Horatio Richmond Palmer (1834–1907) was a distinguished American musician, educator, and author whose influence on the theory and practice of …
H. S. Gurney
1 hymn
560 views
H. S. Gurney remains one of the more enigmatic figures in late 19th and early 20th-century hymnody, as specific biographical …
H. W. Baker
4 hymns
3106 views
Sir Henry Williams Baker (1821–1877) was a monumental figure in Anglican hymnody, known primarily for his role as the chief …
H.C.A. Gaunt
1 hymn
447 views
Howard Charles Adie Gaunt (1902–1983) was a distinguished British educator, clergyman, and hymn writer who made significant contributions to 20th …
Haldor Lillenas
4 hymns
6791 views
Haldor Lillenas (1885–1959) was a towering figure in the music of the Church of the Nazarene and one of the …
Hannah K. Burlingham
1 hymn
817 views
Hannah Kilham Burlingham (1842–1901) was a respected British hymn writer and translator who played a significant role in the literary …
Harold McWhorter
1 hymn
4924 views
Harold McWhorter is an American Southern Gospel singer, songwriter, and musician known for his deep roots in the evangelical music …
Harper G. Smyth
1 hymn
1412 views
Harper Garcia Smyth (1873–1945) was a prominent American evangelistic singer, composer, and song leader during the golden age of the …
H
Harriet Auber
1 hymn
527 views
Harriet Auber (1773–1862) was an English poet and hymnist whose work bridge the gap between traditional metrical psalmody and the …
Harriet Beecher Stowe
1 hymn
1693 views
Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811–1896) was a monumental figure in American history and literature, whose influence as an author was matched …