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
Henry Twells
1 hymn
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Henry Twells (1823–1900) was a distinguished clergyman and educator in the Church of England, recognized for his significant contributions to …
Henry Van Dyke
1 hymn
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Henry Van Dyke (1852–1933) was a quintessential "Renaissance man" of American letters, whose influence extended across the realms of the …
Henry W. Longfellow
1 hymn
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) stands as one of the most beloved figures in American literature, a member of the "Fireside …
Henry Ware
1 hymn
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Henry Ware (1794–1843) was a central figure in American Unitarianism, distinguished as a pastor, educator, and a key architect of …
Herbert Archie Work
1 hymn
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Herbert Archie Work (1904–1982) was an American hymn writer and missionary whose work contributed to the cross-cultural exchange of sacred …
Herbert Buffum
1 hymn
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Herbert Buffum (1879–1939) was a tireless evangelist and one of the most prolific gospel songwriters of the early 20th century. …
Herbert G. Tovey
1 hymn
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Herbert George Tovey (1888–1972) was a significant figure in 20th-century American evangelical music, serving as a bridge between traditional hymnody …
Herbert O'Driscoll
1 hymn
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Herbert O'Driscoll (born 1928) is a renowned Irish-Canadian Anglican priest, hymn writer, and master of homiletics. Born in Cork, Ireland, …
Herman Voss
1 hymn
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Herman Voss (1899–1987) was a prominent American organist, composer, and arranger who became a household name within mid-century evangelical and …
Hillsong Worship
1 hymn
2771 views
Hillsong Worship is an Australian contemporary Christian praise and worship collective formed in 1983 at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. …
Horatio Gates Spafford
1 hymn
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Horatio Gates Spafford (1828–1888) was an American lawyer, Presbyterian church elder, and hymn writer whose personal faith and tragic experiences …
Horatio Nelson
2 hymns
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Horatio Nelson, 3rd Earl Nelson, was born on August 7, 1823, the son of Thomas Bolton of Burnham, Norfolk. He …