Hymn Writers Biographies

Rhea F. Miller (1894–1966) was an American hymn writer, poet, and dedicated piano instructor whose deeply personal verse became the …

Richard Baxter (1615–1691) was one of the most towering, politically complex, and prolific figures of 17th-century English Puritanism. As a …

Prebendary Richard Thomas Bewes OBE (1934–2019) was an acclaimed British Anglican clergyman, broadcaster, author, and hymn writer. He served as …

Richard E. Blanchard (1925–2004) was a prominent American Methodist minister, author, and songwriter whose career spanned four decades of pastoral …

Dr. Richard Frederick Littledale (1833–1890) was an exceptionally brilliant Irish-born Anglican clergyman, theologian, and polyglot whose career as a parish …

Richard Gillard (b. 1953) is an English-born New Zealand folk musician, guitarist, and songwriter. Lacking formal conservatory training, Gillard approached …

Rev. Richard Hutchins (c. 1700 – c. 1800) was an 18th-century English Calvinist Baptist minister. Historically, his pastoral footprint was …

Dr. Richard Smallwood (1948–2025) was a legendary American gospel singer, songwriter, pianist, and arranger whose career fundamentally reshaped the landscape …

The Right Reverend Dr. Richard Mant (1776–1848) was an eminent English cleric, scholar, and high-ranking prelate of the Church of …

Saint Richard of Chichester (1197/8–1253), born Richard de Wyche, was a medieval English bishop, academic, and reformer who stood up …

The Right Reverend Robert Nelson Spencer (1877–1961) was a prominent American prelate of The Episcopal Church who served as the …

The Reverend Dr. Robert Balgarnie Young (R. B. Y.) Scott (1899–1987) was a towering 20th-century Canadian theologian, Old Testament scholar, …