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 Ratcliffe Woodward

George Ratcliffe Woodward

2 hymns 3098 views
George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848–1934) remains one of the most distinctive and scholarly figures in the history of English hymnody and …
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George Rawson

George Rawson

1 hymn 748 views
George Rawson (1807–1889) stands as a prominent figure in nineteenth-century English hymnody, particularly within the Congregational and Baptist traditions. Born …
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George W. Bethune

George W. Bethune

2 hymns 1462 views
George Washington Bethune (1805–1862) was a "very eminent divine" of the Reformed Dutch Church and a significant figure in 19th-century …
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George W. Briggs

George W. Briggs

1 hymn 406 views
George Wallace Briggs (1875–1959) stands as one of the most distinguished figures in 20th-century British hymnody and religious education. A …
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George W. Cooke

George W. Cooke

1 hymn 8693 views
George William Cooke (1884–1951) was a spirited figure in early 20th-century American Methodism, known primarily for his work in gospel …
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George W. Crofts

George W. Crofts

1 hymn 865 views
George W. Crofts (1842–1909) belongs to a group of nineteenth-century hymn writers whose personal biographies remain largely shadowed by time, …
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George W. Doane

2 hymns 1386 views
George Washington Doane (1799–1859) was a towering figure in the 19th-century American Episcopal Church, serving as a prelate, educator, and …
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George W. Frazer

George W. Frazer

2 hymns 2110 views
George West Frazer (1830–1896) was a 19th-century hymn writer whose work primarily focused on themes of adoration, the Lord’s Supper, …
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George Washington Doane

George Washington Doane

1 hymn 900 views
George Washington Doane (1799–1859) was a towering figure in the 19th-century American Episcopal Church, serving as a prelate, educator, and …
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George Wither

George Wither

1 hymn 378 views
George Wither (1588–1667) stands as one of the most prolific and resilient figures in English literature. His life spanned a …
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Gerald H. Kennedy

Gerald H. Kennedy

1 hymn 569 views
Gerald Hamilton Kennedy (1907–1980) was a prominent figure in 20th-century American Methodism, recognized as an influential bishop, a prolific author, …
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Gerard Moultrie

Gerard Moultrie

2 hymns 2303 views
Gerard Moultrie (1829 through 1885) was a distinguished clergyman and hymn writer of the Church of England. He was noted …
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