Hymn Writers Biographies

Discover the lives, stories, and spiritual journeys of the authors behind classic hymns and worship songs.

931 writers 931 authors added 1,818 hymns indexed by authors Top 3: Bill & Gloria Gaither, Anonymous, Traditional English Hymns
Mary Lundie Duncan

Mary Lundie Duncan

1 hymn 866 views
Mary Lundie Duncan was a Scottish poet and hymn writer whose brief life left a tender and enduring mark on …
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Mary Peters

Mary Peters

1 hymn 1735 views
Mary Peters (née Bowly) was a distinguished 19th-century English author and hymnwriter whose work significantly influenced the Plymouth Brethren and …
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Mary Speidel

Mary Speidel

1 hymn 709 views
Mary Speidel was a mid-20th-century hymn writer whose contributions reflect the continued tradition of lyrical devotion within American Protestantism. Born …
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Matt Boswell

Matt Boswell

2 hymns 2447 views
Short Name: Matt Boswell Full Name: Boswell, Matt Birth Year: Not publicly stated in records Death Year: — Matt Boswell …
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Matt Maher

Matt Maher

1 hymn 2272 views
Matt Maher is a contemporary Catholic pioneer in the modern worship movement, serving as a prominent bridge between traditional liturgical …
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Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin

Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin

1 hymn 6881 views
Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin are two of the most influential figures in contemporary Christian …
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Matthäus Appeles von Löwenstern

Matthäus Appeles von Löwenstern

1 hymn 770 views
Matthäus Apelles von Löwenstern (1594–1648) Matthäus Apelles von Löwenstern was a remarkable figure of the German Baroque era, distinguishing himself …
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Matthew Arnold

Matthew Arnold

1 hymn 1288 views
Matthew Arnold was a towering figure of the Victorian era, primarily known as a preeminent poet, cultural critic, and dedicated …
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Matthew Bridges

Matthew Bridges

1 hymn 3405 views
Matthew Bridges was a significant 19th-century hymn writer whose work reflects the theological shifts of the Oxford Movement and the …
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Mattie Pearson Smith

Mattie Pearson Smith

1 hymn 3254 views
Mattie Pearson Smith (frequently cited as Martha P. Smith) was an American hymn writer active during the late 19th and …
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Maud Frazer Jackson

Maud Frazer Jackson

1 hymn 1213 views
Maud Frazer Jackson was a prolific American poet, religious author, and hymn compiler who played a significant role in the …
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Maxwell N. Cornelius

Maxwell N. Cornelius

1 hymn 1115 views
Maxwell Newton Cornelius was a Presbyterian clergyman whose transition from manual labor to the pulpit was forged through personal physical …
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