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
Herman Voss
1 hymn
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Herman Voss (1899–1987) was a prominent American organist, composer, and arranger who became a household name within mid-century evangelical and …
Hillsong Worship
1 hymn
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Hillsong Worship is an Australian contemporary Christian praise and worship collective formed in 1983 at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia. …
Horatio Gates Spafford
1 hymn
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Horatio Gates Spafford (1828–1888) was an American lawyer, Presbyterian church elder, and hymn writer whose personal faith and tragic experiences …
Horatio Nelson
2 hymns
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Horatio Nelson, 3rd Earl Nelson, was born on August 7, 1823, the son of Thomas Bolton of Burnham, Norfolk. He …
Horatius Bonar
19 hymns
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Birth/Death: 19 December 1808 – 31 July 1889 Place of Birth: Edinburgh, Scotland Horatius Bonar was born into a devout …
Howard B. Grose
1 hymn
2248 views
Howard Benjamin Grose (1851–1939) was a distinguished Baptist minister, educator, and editor who became one of the most influential voices …
Howard Chandler Robbins
1 hymn
688 views
Howard Chandler Robbins (1876–1952) was a prominent Episcopal clergyman, author, and educator whose work bridged the gap between traditional liturgical …
Howard J. Conover
1 hymn
699 views
Howard John Conover (1850–1922) was a dedicated Methodist Episcopal minister whose life and work were rooted in the spiritual landscape …
Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane
1 hymn
2783 views
Hugh Martin (1914–2011) and Ralph Blane (1914–1995) were one of the most successful songwriting duos of the Golden Age of …
Hugh R. Haweis
1 hymn
688 views
Hugh Reginald Haweis (1838–1901) was one of the most eccentric and multi-talented figures in the 19th-century Church of England. The …
Hugh Stowell
1 hymn
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Hugh Stowell (1799–1865) was a powerhouse of the 19th-century evangelical movement within the Church of England. Born on the Isle …
Hugh T. McElrath
1 hymn
543 views
Hugh T. McElrath (1921–2011) was a towering figure in Southern Baptist church music and a pioneer in the academic study …