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
Melchior Vulpius
1 hymn
577 views
Melchior Vulpius was a central figure in the development of late Renaissance and early Baroque Lutheran music. Born around 1570 …
Melvin West
2 hymns
1441 views
Melvin West was a prominent 20th-century American organist, composer, and educator who left a significant mark on the musical landscape …
Merrill Dunlop
1 hymn
1371 views
Merrill Everett Dunlop was a prominent American pianist, composer, and music director who became a central figure in the mid-20th-century …
Michael A. Perry
2 hymns
2396 views
Michael A. Perry was a prolific 20th-century English clergyman and hymnwriter who played a pivotal role in the "Hymn Explosion" …
Michael Ledner
1 hymn
2135 views
Michael Ledner is a contemporary American worship leader and songwriter best known for his significant contributions to the "praise and …
Michael Perry
1 hymn
13990 views
Michael Arnold Perry (1942–1996) was a British Anglican clergyman, hymn writer, editor, and one of the leading contemporary hymn writers …
Michael Saward
1 hymn
1029 views
Michael John Saward was a prominent English clergyman, broadcaster, and hymn writer who served as a vital bridge between the …
Michael W. Smith
1 hymn
1197 views
Michael Whitaker Smith is one of the most influential figures in the history of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) and modern …
Minnie A. Steele
1 hymn
1256 views
Minnie A. Steele (often credited as Mrs. M. A. Steele or simply M. A. S.) was an American gospel songwriter …
Mosie Lister
1 hymn
5721 views
Thomas Mosie Lister was a titan of Southern Gospel music, serving as a songwriter, arranger, and ordained minister whose work …
Mrs. A. S. Bridgewater
1 hymn
4471 views
Mrs. A. S. Bridgewater (born Cordelia "Cordie" Bridgewater) was an American Baptist hymn writer whose work became a cornerstone of …
Mrs. C. H. Morris
10 hymns
15539 views
Short Name: Mrs. C. H. Morris Full Name: Morris, C. H., Mrs. Birth Year: 1862 Death Year: 1929 Lelia N. …