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
J. Edward Ruark
1 hymn
1505 views
J. Edward Ruark was an American gospel songwriter and evangelistic singer who was active during the late 19th and early …
J. Edwin McConnell
1 hymn
1696 views
J. Edwin McConnell (1892–1954), widely remembered by his radio persona "Smilin’ Ed McConnell," was a pioneering American broadcaster and musician …
J. Edwin Orr
1 hymn
3730 views
James Edwin Orr (1912–1987) was a world-renowned historian of religious revivals, an evangelist, and a scholar who dedicated his life …
J. Grigg
1 hymn
881 views
Joseph Grigg (c. 1720–1768) was an 18th-century English Presbyterian minister and poet whose legacy rests primarily on two hymns that …
J. Hart
2 hymns
470 views
Joseph Hart (1712–1768) was a prominent 18th-century London minister and one of the most significant hymn writers within the Calvinistic …
J. K. Alwood
1 hymn
283 views
Josiah Kelly (J. K.) Alwood (1828–1909) was a prominent minister and influential leader in the United Brethren in Christ Church …
J. L. Baker
2 hymns
1886 views
J. L. Baker was an American gospel songwriter active during the early 20th century, particularly within the evangelical and holiness …
J. M. Driver
1 hymn
4707 views
John Merritte (J. M.) Driver (1858–1918) was a distinguished American clergyman, scholar, and multifaceted man of letters who represented the …
J. M. Neale
20 hymns
33958 views
Short Name: J. M. Neale Full Name: Neale, John Mason Birth Year: 1818 Death Year: 1866 John Mason Neale was …
J. M. Stillman
1 hymn
1525 views
Jairus Maxson (J. M.) Stillman (1834–1917) was a distinguished American music educator, composer, and conductor who significantly influenced the musical …
J. Macfarlane
1 hymn
1099 views
John Menzies Macfarlane (1833–1892) was a versatile Scottish-American pioneer, jurist, and musician who played a foundational role in the cultural …
J. R. Peacey
1 hymn
377 views
John Raphael (J. R.) Peacey (1896–1971) was a distinguished English clergyman and educator who emerged as one of the most …