Hymn Writers Biographies
Discover the lives, stories, and spiritual journeys of the authors behind classic hymns and worship songs.
872 writers
872 authors added
1,740 hymns indexed by authors
Top 3:
Bill & Gloria Gaither,
Anonymous,
Traditional English Hymns
Helen E. Rasmussen
1 hymn
1486 views
Helen E. Rasmussen was an American Methodist missionary and linguist who became a pioneering figure in the Christian missions to …
Helen Howarth Lemmel
1 hymn
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Helen Howarth Lemmel (1863–1961) was a world-class vocalist, educator, and hymn writer whose career spanned the continents of Europe and …
Helen Maria Williams
1 hymn
604 views
Helen Maria Williams (1762–1827) was a prominent English novelist, poet, and political writer whose life was as dramatic as the …
Helen R. Young
1 hymn
1163 views
Helen Rose Young was an American hymn writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries whose work was deeply …
Henry Alford
3 hymns
4633 views
Henry Alford (1810–1871) was a towering figure in the 19th-century Church of England, best known as a brilliant scholar, a …
Henry Barraclough
1 hymn
909 views
Henry Barraclough (1891–1983) was a multifaceted English-American administrator and musician who played a significant role in the Presbyterian Church and …
Henry Collins
1 hymn
2969 views
Henry Collins (1827–1919) represents a significant spiritual and literary bridge between the mid-19th-century Anglican Oxford Movement and the Roman Catholic …
Henry de Fluiter
2 hymns
1606 views
Henry de Fluiter (1872–1970) was a prominent hymn writer, composer, and music director within the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Born in …
Henry F. Chorley
2 hymns
1463 views
Henry Fothergill Chorley (1808–1872) was a formidable and often polarizing figure in the Victorian cultural landscape. Born in Lancashire and …
Henry F. Lyte
3 hymns
9444 views
Short Name: Henry Francis Lyte Full Name: Lyte, Henry Francis Birth Year: 1793 Death Year: 1847 Henry Francis Lyte was …
Henry Francis Lyte
5 hymns
4556 views
Short Name: Henry Francis Lyte Full Name: Lyte, Henry Francis Birth Year: 1793 Death Year: 1847 Henry Francis Lyte was …
Henry Hallam Tweedy
3 hymns
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Henry Hallam Tweedy (1868–1953) was a distinguished American clergyman, educator, and liturgist who played a vital role in shaping the …