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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …