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
Henry Hart Milman
1 hymn
1600 views
Henry Hart Milman (1791–1868) was a towering figure of the Victorian era, embodying the rare combination of a high-ranking churchman, …
Henry J. Zelley
1 hymn
2598 views
Henry Jeffreys Zelley (1859–1942) was a powerhouse of American Methodist evangelism, serving as a pastor, administrator, and one of the …
Henry L. Gilmour
1 hymn
629 views
Henry Lake Gilmour (1836–1920) lived a life defined by dramatic transitions—from a teenage Irish immigrant to a Civil War prisoner, …
Henry Ostrom
2 hymns
2743 views
Henry Egerton Foster Ostrom (1862–1941) was a Canadian-born evangelist, author, and educator who became a prominent figure in the American …
Henry Twells
1 hymn
879 views
Henry Twells (1823–1900) was a distinguished clergyman and educator in the Church of England, recognized for his significant contributions to …
Henry Van Dyke
1 hymn
5813 views
Henry Van Dyke (1852–1933) was a quintessential "Renaissance man" of American letters, whose influence extended across the realms of the …
Henry W. Longfellow
1 hymn
3668 views
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) stands as one of the most beloved figures in American literature, a member of the "Fireside …
Henry Ware
2 hymns
804 views
Henry Ware (1794–1843) was a central figure in American Unitarianism, distinguished as a pastor, educator, and a key architect of …
Herbert Archie Work
1 hymn
528 views
Herbert Archie Work (1904–1982) was an American hymn writer and missionary whose work contributed to the cross-cultural exchange of sacred …
Herbert Buffum
1 hymn
3404 views
Herbert Buffum (1879–1939) was a tireless evangelist and one of the most prolific gospel songwriters of the early 20th century. …
Herbert G. Tovey
1 hymn
1833 views
Herbert George Tovey (1888–1972) was a significant figure in 20th-century American evangelical music, serving as a bridge between traditional hymnody …
Herbert O'Driscoll
1 hymn
430 views
Herbert O'Driscoll (born 1928) is a renowned Irish-Canadian Anglican priest, hymn writer, and master of homiletics. Born in Cork, Ireland, …