A. L. Skilton

A. L. Skilton
A. L. Skilton is a hymn writer known for authoring sacred songs that appear in several hymnals. He is credited with hymns such as “No Room in the Inn,” which reflects on the Christmas narrative and invites personal reflection on making room for Christ in the heart, drawing on Luke 2:7 as its scriptural foundation.

Skilton’s work also includes hymns listed in The Advent Christian Hymnal, for example “Trust Him Today.”

At present, there are no widely published biographical details (such as birth and death dates, education, or denominational affiliation) available in standard hymnological sources for A. L. Skilton. His legacy in hymnody rests primarily on the enduring use of his hymn texts in Christian worship collections.