Hymn Writers Biographies

Dr. Silas Bettes McManus (1845–1917)—frequently published as S. B. McManus—was an exceptionally multi-faceted American figure who left a lasting imprint …

The Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould (1834–1924) was one of the most prolific, eccentric, and colorful figures of the Victorian era. An …

Salathiel Cleaver Kirk (1845–1913)—frequently published as S. C. Kirk—was a passionate American educator, public official, and Methodist exhorter whose lifelong …

Sylvanus Dryden Phelps (1816–1895) was an American Baptist minister, author, and hymnwriter born in Suffield, Connecticut, on May 15, 1816. …

S. J. Graham was a late 19th-century minister, author, and musical composer. Though precise details regarding Graham's full name, dates …

S. J. Henderson was an early 20th-century Christian hymnwriter whose personal history and biographical background remain largely undocumented. Despite the …

Samuel John Stone (1839–1900) was a prominent theologian, author, and hymnwriter of the Church of England. Born in Whitmore, Staffordshire, …

S. Ralph Harlow. Source: Wikipedia S. Ralph Harlow (Samuel Ralph Harlow; 1885–1972) was an American Congregationalist minister, academic, and social …

Samuel Trevor Francis (1834–1925) was an English merchant, hymnwriter, and open-air preacher associated with the Plymouth Brethren. The son of …

Sabine Baring-Gould (1834–1924) was an exceptionally prolific English hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist, and Anglican priest. The eldest son of Edward Baring-Gould, …

Samuel Crossman (1623–1684) was an English clergyman, theologian, and sacred poet who served the Church of England during a tumultuous …

Samuel Davies (1723–1761) was a highly influential American Presbyterian clergyman, orator, and educator who played a key role in the …