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
Ida M. Budd
1 hymn
1319 views
Ida M. Budd (1859–1959) was a beloved Michigan-based poet and hymn writer known for her gentle, nature-focused imagery and her …
Ira B. Wilson
1 hymn
1834 views
Ira Bishop Wilson (1880–1950) was a powerhouse of early 20th-century sacred music, serving as one of the most influential composers …
Ira David Sankey
1 hymn
1151 views
Ira David Sankey (1840–1908) was the most influential figure in the development of the modern gospel song and served as …
Ira F. Stanphill
2 hymns
6252 views
Ira Forest Stanphill (1920–1993) was a premier songwriter of the mid-20th century Assemblies of God and the broader Pentecostal movement. …
Isaac Watts
45 hymns
49105 views
Isaac Watts (1674–1748) was an English pastor, theologian, and hymn writer widely known as the father of English hymnody. Born …
J. B. Atchinson
1 hymn
1155 views
Jonathan Bush (J. B.) Atchinson (1840–1882) was an American Methodist preacher and hymn writer whose brief but impactful career coincided …
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J. B. Coats
1 hymn
1703 views
James Buchanan (J. B.) Coats (1901–1961) was a prominent figure in the Southern Gospel tradition, known for his work as …
J. B. Lemon
1 hymn
670 views
James Buchanan (J. B.) Lemon (1854–1917) was a prominent Baptist minister, author, and songwriter who spent much of his career …
J. B. Mackay
1 hymn
813 views
James Bruce (J. B.) Mackay (1861–1940) was a prolific American gospel song writer and minister whose work flourished during the …
J. Berg Esenwein
1 hymn
326 views
Joseph Berg Esenwein (1867–1947) was a distinguished American editor, academic, and literary critic whose career bridged the worlds of theological …
J. Demster Hammond
1 hymn
534 views
John Dempster Hammond (1841–1920) was a prominent minister and administrative leader within the Methodist Episcopal Church during the late 19th …
J. E. Thomas
1 hymn
2313 views
J. Edmond Thomas (1860–1946) was a central figure in the development of the Southern Gospel music industry and a pioneer …