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
Thomas Ken
3 hymns
14489 views
Thomas Ken (1637–1711) was an inspirational 17th-century Anglican prelate, nonjuror, and poet who stands as one of the most saintly …
Thomas Moore
2 hymns
2736 views
Birth Year: 1779 Death Year: 1852 Thomas Moore (1779–1852) was an Irish poet, lyricist, and songwriter whose literary work gained …
Thomas O. Chisholm
6 hymns
16418 views
Thomas Obediah Chisholm (1866–1960) was an American educator, newspaper editor, Methodist minister, and phenomenal writer of gospel hymns. Born in …
Thomas Olivers
2 hymns
3002 views
Thomas Olivers (1725–1799) was a Welsh-born Methodist itinerant preacher, editor, and hymn writer whose life stands as one of the …
Thomas Pollock
1 hymn
960 views
Thomas Benson Pollock (1836–1896) was an English-born Anglican clergyman, medical student, and mission priest who became the undisputed master of …
Thomas Rawson Taylor
1 hymn
1120 views
Thomas Rawson Taylor (1807–1835) was an English Congregational minister, classical tutor, and sacred poet whose remarkably brief life left an …
Thomas Ryder
1 hymn
1170 views
Thomas Ryder (frequently credited in historical hymnals as Rev. T. Ryder or T. Ryder) was a 19th-century evangelical clergyman and …
Thomas Shepherd
1 hymn
1303 views
Thomas Shepherd (1665–1739) was an early 18th-century English clergyman, nonconformist minister, and sacred poet who played a foundational role in …
Thoro Harris
1 hymn
1970 views
Thoro Harris (1874–1955) was a highly prolific African American gospel songwriter, editor, music arranger, and itinerant publisher who played a …
Tim Hughes
1 hymn
5397 views
The Reverend Timothy David Llewelyn Hughes (born July 23, 1977) is an influential British contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and …
Timothy Dudley-Smith
8 hymns
5880 views
Short Name: Timothy Dudley‑Smith Full Name: Dudley‑Smith, Timothy, 1926–2024 Birth Year: 1926 Death Year: 2024 Biography: Dudley‑Smith, Timothy was born …
Timothy Dwight
1 hymn
1495 views
Timothy Dwight (1752–1817) was a towering figure in early American education, literature, theology, and hymnology. A grandson of the legendary …