Hymn Writers Biographies
Discover the lives, stories, and spiritual journeys of the authors behind classic hymns and worship songs.
869 writers
869 authors added
1,734 hymns indexed by authors
Top 3:
Bill & Gloria Gaither,
Anonymous,
Traditional English Hymns
Samuel Francis Smith
3 hymns
4853 views
Samuel Francis Smith (1808–1895) was an American Baptist minister, journalist, professor, and poet whose literary contributions left a defining mark …
Samuel Johnson
1 hymn
802 views
Samuel Johnson (1822–1882) was an American clergyman, hymnist, and scholar whose independent religious convictions and literary contributions left a distinct …
Samuel Longfellow
3 hymns
1421 views
Reverend Samuel Longfellow. Source: Wikipedia Samuel Longfellow (1819–1892) was an eminent American Unitarian minister, poet, and hymn writer whose progressive …
Samuel M. Miller
1 hymn
388 views
Samuel Martin Miller (1890–1975) was a Swedish-American Lutheran pastor, educator, author, and hymn composer whose vision for lay religious education …
Samuel Medley
4 hymns
6961 views
Samuel Medley (1738–1799) was an esteemed English Baptist minister, sailor, and hymnist whose vibrant life journey from the Royal Navy …
Samuel O'Malley Cluff
1 hymn
1194 views
Samuel O'Malley Cluff (1837–1910) frequently spelled Clough in historical records was an Irish clergyman, poet, and prominent figure in the …
Samuel Prideaux Tregelles
1 hymn
1793 views
Samuel Prideaux Tregelles (1813–1875) was a world-renowned English biblical scholar, textual critic, and theologian who, despite severe lifelong health struggles, …
Samuel Stennett
2 hymns
3693 views
Samuel Stennett (1727–1795) was one of the most distinguished English Baptist ministers of the eighteenth century, a respected champion of …
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Samuel Webbe
1 hymn
1111 views
Samuel Webbe (the elder; 1740–1816) was an exceptionally resilient and influential English composer and organist. He rose from severe childhood …
Samuel Wolcott
1 hymn
1236 views
Samuel Wolcott (1813–1886) was an eminent American Congregational clergyman, foreign missionary, and late-blossoming hymnist whose profound zeal for global evangelism …
Sanford Fillmore Bennett
1 hymn
7850 views
Sanford Fillmore Bennett (1836–1898) was a multifaceted American educator, editor, Civil War officer, and physician, whose enduring place in history …
Sarah Doudney
2 hymns
2506 views
Sarah Doudney (1841–1926) was a highly popular and versatile English novelist, poet, and hymn writer of the late Victorian era. …