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
George F. Root
2 hymns
5150 views
George Frederick Root (1820–1895) was a monumental figure in 19th-century American music, serving as a composer, educator, and publisher. While …
George Frederick Handel
1 hymn
2468 views
Short Name: George Frideric Handel Full Name: Handel, George Frideric Birth Year: 1685 Death Year: 1759 George Frideric Handel was …
George Gill
1 hymn
1112 views
George Gill (1820–1880) was an English missionary and Congregational minister whose work famously bridged the gap between Victorian England and …
George H. Carr
1 hymn
740 views
George H. Carr was a prolific 20th-century hymn writer and lyricist whose work is characterized by themes of personal devotion, …
George Heath
1 hymn
1181 views
George Heath (1745–1822) was a multifaceted and somewhat controversial figure in 18th-century British religious and academic life. Born in Exeter, …
George Herbert
3 hymns
2891 views
George Herbert (1593–1633) stands as one of the most profound and influential figures in English literature and Anglican spirituality. A …
George Hugh Bourne
1 hymn
634 views
George Hugh Bourne (1840–1925) was a distinguished English clergyman, educator, and hymn writer whose work is particularly noted for its …
George Hunt Smyttan
1 hymn
2147 views
George Hunt Smyttan (1822–1870) was an English clergyman and poet whose life was marked by dedicated service and a deeply …
George Keith
1 hymn
3159 views
George Keith (c. 1638–1716) remains one of the most enigmatic figures in the history of English hymnody. While his name …
George Linnaeus Banks
1 hymn
652 views
George Linnaeus Banks (1821–1881) was a versatile British journalist, orator, and poet whose life was dedicated to social reform and …
George Matheson
2 hymns
5085 views
George Matheson (1842–1906) was one of the most remarkable and beloved figures in the Scottish Church. Born in Glasgow, he …
George O. Webster
2 hymns
2761 views
Short Name: George Orlia Webster Full Name: Webster, George Orlia, 1866–1942 Birth Year: 1866 Death Year: 1942 Biography: George Orlia …