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
J. B. Mackay

J. B. Mackay

1 hymn 1369 views
James Bruce (J. B.) Mackay (1861–1940) was a prolific American gospel song writer and minister whose work flourished during the …
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J. Berg Esenwein

J. Berg Esenwein

1 hymn 461 views
Joseph Berg Esenwein (1867–1947) was a distinguished American editor, academic, and literary critic whose career bridged the worlds of theological …
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J. Demster Hammond

J. Demster Hammond

1 hymn 699 views
John Dempster Hammond (1841–1920) was a prominent minister and administrative leader within the Methodist Episcopal Church during the late 19th …
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J. E. Thomas

J. E. Thomas

1 hymn 2882 views
J. Edmond Thomas (1860–1946) was a central figure in the development of the Southern Gospel music industry and a pioneer …
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J. Edward Ruark

J. Edward Ruark

1 hymn 1734 views
J. Edward Ruark was an American gospel songwriter and evangelistic singer who was active during the late 19th and early …
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J. Edwin McConnell

J. Edwin McConnell

1 hymn 2027 views
J. Edwin McConnell (1892–1954), widely remembered by his radio persona "Smilin’ Ed McConnell," was a pioneering American broadcaster and musician …
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J. Edwin Orr

J. Edwin Orr

1 hymn 4540 views
James Edwin Orr (1912–1987) was a world-renowned historian of religious revivals, an evangelist, and a scholar who dedicated his life …
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J. Grigg

J. Grigg

1 hymn 1059 views
Joseph Grigg (c. 1720–1768) was an 18th-century English Presbyterian minister and poet whose legacy rests primarily on two hymns that …
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J. Hart

J. Hart

2 hymns 808 views
Joseph Hart (1712–1768) was a prominent 18th-century London minister and one of the most significant hymn writers within the Calvinistic …
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J. K. Alwood

J. K. Alwood

1 hymn 553 views
Josiah Kelly (J. K.) Alwood (1828–1909) was a prominent minister and influential leader in the United Brethren in Christ Church …
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J. L. Baker

J. L. Baker

2 hymns 2416 views
J. L. Baker was an American gospel songwriter active during the early 20th century, particularly within the evangelical and holiness …
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J. M. Driver

J. M. Driver

1 hymn 5725 views
John Merritte (J. M.) Driver (1858–1918) was a distinguished American clergyman, scholar, and multifaceted man of letters who represented the …
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