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
Frederick Lucian Hosmer

Frederick Lucian Hosmer

2 hymns 1681 views
Frederick Lucian Hosmer (1840–1929) was a prominent American Unitarian minister, poet, and hymn writer, widely regarded as one of the …
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Frederick M. Lehman

Frederick M. Lehman

1 hymn 5646 views
Frederick M. Lehman (1868–1953) was a German-born American hymn writer, pastor, and composer whose life and work were deeply marked …
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Frederick Oakeley

Frederick Oakeley

1 hymn 4442 views
Frederick Oakeley (1802–1880) was an English clergyman, hymn writer, and translator, best known for bringing one of the most beloved …
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Frederick Whitfield

Frederick Whitfield

2 hymns 5503 views
Full Name: Whitfield, Frederick Birth Date: 7 January 1827 Birth Place: Threapwood, Shropshire, England Death Date: 13 September 1904 Occupation: …
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Frederick William Faber

Frederick William Faber

6 hymns 9524 views
Frederick William Faber (1814–1863) was a prolific English hymn writer and theologian whose spiritual journey took him from the rigorous …
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Friedrich von Canitz

Friedrich von Canitz

1 hymn 801 views
Friedrich Rudolf Ludwig, Freiherr von Canitz (1654–1699), was a distinguished German diplomat and poet whose life was a rare blend …
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Friedrich von Spee

Friedrich von Spee

1 hymn 2901 views
Frederick William Faber (1814–1863) was a prolific English hymn writer and theologian whose spiritual journey took him from the rigorous …
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G. B. Timms

G. B. Timms

1 hymn 801 views
George Boorne Timms (1910–1997) was a distinguished 20th-century Anglican priest and hymnwriter who played a significant role in the modernization …
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G. W. Briggs

G. W. Briggs

3 hymns 2713 views
George Wallace Briggs (1875–1959) was a prominent Canon of Worcester Cathedral and a major figure in 20th-century British hymnody and …
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G. W. Kitchin

G. W. Kitchin

1 hymn 2797 views
George William Kitchin (1827–1912) was an eminent Anglican clergyman and scholar who balanced a distinguished career in ecclesiastical leadership with …
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G. W. Sederquist

1 hymn 1131 views
George W. Sederquist (1838–1921) was a dedicated evangelist and elder within the Adventist movement, known for his long tenure of …
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G. Wade Robinson

G. Wade Robinson

1 hymn 1687 views
George Wade Robinson (1838–1877) was a gifted Congregational minister and poet whose brief life was marked by a deep devotion …
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