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
Horatius Bonar
19 hymns
15061 views
Birth/Death: 19 December 1808 – 31 July 1889 Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland Horatius Bonar was born into a devout …
Howard B. Grose
1 hymn
1896 views
Howard Benjamin Grose (1851–1939) was a distinguished Baptist minister, educator, and editor who became one of the most influential voices …
Howard Chandler Robbins
1 hymn
500 views
Howard Chandler Robbins (1876–1952) was a prominent Episcopal clergyman, author, and educator whose work bridged the gap between traditional liturgical …
Howard J. Conover
1 hymn
547 views
Howard John Conover (1850–1922) was a dedicated Methodist Episcopal minister whose life and work were rooted in the spiritual landscape …
Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane
1 hymn
2536 views
Hugh Martin (1914–2011) and Ralph Blane (1914–1995) were one of the most successful songwriting duos of the Golden Age of …
Hugh R. Haweis
1 hymn
516 views
Hugh Reginald Haweis (1838–1901) was one of the most eccentric and multi-talented figures in the 19th-century Church of England. The …
Hugh Stowell
1 hymn
874 views
Hugh Stowell (1799–1865) was a powerhouse of the 19th-century evangelical movement within the Church of England. Born on the Isle …
Hugh T. McElrath
1 hymn
367 views
Hugh T. McElrath (1921–2011) was a towering figure in Southern Baptist church music and a pioneer in the academic study …
I. E. Reynolds
1 hymn
688 views
Isham Emmanuel (I. E.) Reynolds (1879–1949) was a foundational figure in the development of church music education within the Southern …
I. H. Evans
1 hymn
396 views
Irwin Henry (I. H.) Evans (1862–1945) was a monumental figure in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, serving as a global administrator, …
Ida A. Guirey
1 hymn
1562 views
Ida A. Guirey was a prolific American gospel hymn writer of the early 20th century whose work became synonymous with …
Ida L. Reed
2 hymns
2927 views
Ida Lillard Reed (1865–1951) was a prolific American hymn writer whose life story is one of profound resilience and quiet …