Hymn Writers Biographies
Discover the lives, stories, and spiritual journeys of the authors behind classic hymns and worship songs.
931 writers
931 authors added
1,818 hymns indexed by authors
Top 3:
Bill & Gloria Gaither,
Anonymous,
Traditional English Hymns
Esther Kerr Rusthoi
1 hymn
6352 views
Esther Kerr Rusthoi (1909–1962) was an American hymn writer best remembered for her comforting and faith-filled gospel song texts. Although …
Eva Brown Lloyd
1 hymn
1057 views
Eva B. Lloyd (1912–2006) was an American educator and hymn writer, born on March 9, 1912, in Jameson, Missouri, and …
F. A. Graves
1 hymn
1975 views
F. A. Graves (1856–1927) was an American hymn writer and minister born in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Orphaned by the age of …
F. Bland Tucker
1 hymn
552 views
Bland Tucker (1895–1984), full name Francis Bland Tucker, was a prominent Episcopal priest, hymnist, and translator, born in Norfolk, Virginia. …
F. E. Belden
12 hymns
8852 views
Franklin Edson Belden Short Name: F. E. Belden Full Name: Belden, Franklin Edson Birth Year: 1858 Death Year: 1945 Franklin …
F. G. Burroughs
1 hymn
1374 views
F. G. Burroughs is a hymn writer whose works are closely associated with Ophelia G. Adams, under whose name some …
Fanny Crosby
21 hymns
70011 views
Fanny Crosby (1820–1915) was one of the most prolific and beloved hymn writers in Christian history. Blinded shortly after birth, …
Fanny J. Crosby
18 hymns
30119 views
Fanny Crosby (1820–1915) was one of the most prolific and beloved hymn writers in Christian history. Blinded shortly after birth, …
Federico J. Pagura
1 hymn
698 views
Federico José Pagura (1923–2016) was an Argentine Methodist bishop, hymnist, and translator. Born in Argentina, he became a leading figure …
Ferd. F. Buermeyer
1 hymn
1299 views
Ferdinand F. Buermeyer (1847–1934) was a hymn writer whose contributions, though limited in number, reflect a tender pastoral concern for …
Fern Lazicki
1 hymn
747 views
Fern Lazicki (1916–2008) was a hymn writer whose contributions, though limited in number, reflect a gentle and poetic approach to …
Fernando Ortega
1 hymn
728 views
Fernando Ortega (born 1957) is a contemporary Christian musician, singer, and hymn writer whose work blends devotional lyricism with melodic …