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
Sister Mary Xavier
1 hymn
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Sister Mary Xavier, S.N.D. (c. 1856–1917), born Sybil Farish Partridge, was an English Roman Catholic nun, educator, and author whose …
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Somerset Corry Lowry
2 hymns
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Somerset Corry Lowry (1855–1932) was an influential English Anglican clergyman, author, and hymn writer whose beautifully crafted, timely texts often …
Sovereign Grace Music
1 hymn
512 views
Sovereign Grace Music is a contemporary Christian worship music ministry that produces songs, albums, and training resources for churches, especially …
St, Patrick
1 hymn
1672 views
Patrick, Saint (c. 372–c. 466) Saint Patrick, the celebrated apostle, bishop, and patron saint of Ireland, was born in North …
St. Ambrose
4 hymns
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Saint Ambrose (c. 340–397), known historically as Aurelius Ambrosius, was one of the four original Latin Fathers of the Church, …
St. Anatolius of Constantinople
1 hymn
282 views
St. Anatolius of Constantinople (c. 5th century) St. Anatolius of Constantinople was an early Christian hymn writer and church leader …
St. Andrew of Crete
1 hymn
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Saint Andrew of Crete (c. 660–740) was a monumental figure in the history of Eastern Christian hymnography and a pivotal …
St. Francis Xavier
1 hymn
854 views
Saint Francis Xavier (1506–1552) was a Spanish Basque Roman Catholic missionary who co-founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) alongside …
St. Jean de Brébeuf
1 hymn
330 views
St. Jean de Brébeuf (1593–1649) was a French Jesuit missionary and martyr to the Huron-Wendat people in what is now …
St. Joseph the Hymnographer
1 hymn
693 views
St. Joseph the Hymnographer (c. 816–886) was one of the most important hymn writers of the early Byzantine Church and …
Stephen Ray Nichols
1 hymn
1743 views
Stephen Ray Nichols (often known as Pastor Steve Nichols) is an American independent Baptist pastor, hymn writer, and gospel musician. …
Steve Cook and Vikki Cook
1 hymn
1324 views
Steve and Vikki Cook are influential American songwriters and worship leaders who have played a significant role in the "Modern …