Hymn Writers Biographies

Robert Campbell (1814–1868) was a Scottish advocate (lawyer), scholar, and linguist based in Edinburgh. Though his day job required navigating the intricate world of Scottish …

Robert Croo (also spelled Crow or Crowo) was a 16th-century English editor, scribe, and theater manager based in Coventry, England. While very little is known …

Robert Davis was an American Presbyterian minister, author, and hymnwriter. Though his catalog of surviving hymns is concise, his contributions left a lasting mark on …

Sir Robert Grant (1779–1838) was a distinguished British lawyer, Member of Parliament, and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Bombay during the 1830s. …

Robert Harkness (1880–1961) was a brilliant Australian-born pianist, composer, and educator who became one of the most influential figures in early 20th-century global evangelism. Possessing …

Robert Lansing Edwards (1915–2006) was an American Congregational minister, historian, and hymnwriter whose life beautifully blended academic scholarship with frontline community activism. Far from an …

Dr. Robert Lowry (1826–1899) was one of the most towering and versatile giants of the 19th-century American Gospel Song movement. A brilliant, highly educated Baptist …

Robert MacGimsey (1898–1979) was an American composer, singer, and lawyer whose life’s work was dedicated to preserving, documenting, and honoring the musical traditions of African …

Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813–1843) was one of the most spiritually influential and deeply revered ministers in the history of the Church of Scotland. Though his …

Robert Robinson (1735–1790) was one of the most brilliant, passionate, and ecclesiastically mercurial figures of the 18th-century English evangelical revival. Possessing an extraordinary, self-taught intellect …

Robert Seagrave (1693–c.1759) was an earnest, forward-thinking Anglican clergyman who became a vital catalyst in the 18th-century English Evangelical Revival. While many ordained ministers of …

Robert Seymour Bridges (1844–1930) occupied a rare, distinguished position at the intersection of British literature, medicine, and sacred music. Celebrated as England’s Poet Laureate during …