SettingsChristian hymnwriters
Abraham von Franckenberg
Abraham von Franckenberg (24 June 1593 – 25 June 1652) was a German mystic, author, poet and hymn-writer.
Abraham von Franckenberg (24 June 1593 – 25 June 1652) was a German mystic, author, poet and hymn-writer.
Abram Bowman Kolb
Abram Bowman ("A. B.") Kolb (1862–1925): teacher and publisher; born 10 November 1862 near Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario, to Jacob Z. and Maria (Bowman) Kolb.
Abram Bowman ("A. B.") Kolb (1862–1925): teacher and publisher; born 10 November 1862 near Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario, to Jacob Z. and Maria (Bowman) Kolb.
Ada R. Habershon
Ada Ruth Habershon (1861-1918) was a Christian hymnist, probably best known for her 1907 hymn "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?".
Ada Ruth Habershon (1861-1918) was a Christian hymnist, probably best known for her 1907 hymn "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?".
Albert Benjamin Simpson
Albert Benjamin "A.B." Simpson was a Canadian preacher, theologian, author, and founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, an evangelical Protestant denomination with an emphasis on globa...
Albert Benjamin "A.B." Simpson was a Canadian preacher, theologian, author, and founder of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, an evangelical Protestant denomination with an emphasis on globa...
Albert Midlane
Albert Midlane (23 January 1825 – 28 February 1909) was a British poet who wrote several hundred hymns, most notably "There's a Friend for Little Children".
Albert Midlane (23 January 1825 – 28 February 1909) was a British poet who wrote several hundred hymns, most notably "There's a Friend for Little Children".
Alex Mitchell (journalist)
Ruth Alex Mitchell was a British journalist who was the "editor and driving force behind the Christian current affairs magazine Third Way".
Ruth Alex Mitchell was a British journalist who was the "editor and driving force behind the Christian current affairs magazine Third Way".
Ambrose
Aurelius Ambrosius, better known in English as Saint Ambrose, was a bishop of Milan who became one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century.
Aurelius Ambrosius, better known in English as Saint Ambrose, was a bishop of Milan who became one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century.
Anna Bartlett Warner
Anna Bartlett Warner (August 31, 1827 – January 22, 1915) was an American writer, the author of several books, and of poems set to music as hymns and religious songs for children.
Anna Bartlett Warner (August 31, 1827 – January 22, 1915) was an American writer, the author of several books, and of poems set to music as hymns and religious songs for children.
Anna Laetitia Waring
Anna Letitia Waring (or Anna Laetitia Waring) (19 April 1823 – 10 May 1910) was a Welsh poet and hymn-writer.
Anna Letitia Waring (or Anna Laetitia Waring) (19 April 1823 – 10 May 1910) was a Welsh poet and hymn-writer.
Anne Steele
Anne Steele (1717 – November 11, 1778), English hymn writer, was born at Broughton, Hampshire.
Anne Steele (1717 – November 11, 1778), English hymn writer, was born at Broughton, Hampshire.
Anton Praetorius
Anton Praetorius (1560 – 6 December 1613) was a German Calvinist pastor who spoke out against the persecution of witches (witchhunts, witchcraft trials) and against torture.
Anton Praetorius (1560 – 6 December 1613) was a German Calvinist pastor who spoke out against the persecution of witches (witchhunts, witchcraft trials) and against torture.
Athelstan Riley
John Athelstan Laurie Riley was an English hymn writer and hymn translator.
John Athelstan Laurie Riley was an English hymn writer and hymn translator.
Augustus Montague Toplady
Augustus Montague Toplady (November 4, 1740 – August 11, 1778) was an Anglican clergyman and hymn-writer.
Augustus Montague Toplady (November 4, 1740 – August 11, 1778) was an Anglican clergyman and hymn-writer.
Augustus Toplady
Augustus Montague Toplady (November 4, 1740 – August 11, 1778) was an Anglican clergyman and hymn-writer.
Augustus Montague Toplady (November 4, 1740 – August 11, 1778) was an Anglican clergyman and hymn-writer.
Benjamin Beddome
Benjamin Beddome (January 23, 1717 – September 23, 1795) was an English Baptist minister and hymnist.
Benjamin Beddome (January 23, 1717 – September 23, 1795) was an English Baptist minister and hymnist.
Benjamin Ingham
Benjamin Ingham (11 June 1712 O.S.
1772), was born and raised in the Yorkshire and Humber region of England.
Benjamin Ingham (11 June 1712 O.S.
1772), was born and raised in the Yorkshire and Humber region of England.
Bernt B. Haugan
Bernt B. Haugan (September 23, 1862 - ??) was an American Lutheran minister, politician, and temperance leader.
Bernt B. Haugan (September 23, 1862 - ??) was an American Lutheran minister, politician, and temperance leader.
Carey Bonner
Carey Bonner, Rev was a Baptist minister who served as the General Secretary of the National Sunday School Union from 1900 until 1929 and as Joint Secretary of the World Sunday School Association.
Carey Bonner, Rev was a Baptist minister who served as the General Secretary of the National Sunday School Union from 1900 until 1929 and as Joint Secretary of the World Sunday School Association.
Carl Boberg
Carl Gustav Boberg (August 16, 1859 – January 17, 1940) was a Swedish poet, writer, and elected official, best known for writing the Swedish language poem of "O Store Gud" (O great God) from whi...
Carl Gustav Boberg (August 16, 1859 – January 17, 1940) was a Swedish poet, writer, and elected official, best known for writing the Swedish language poem of "O Store Gud" (O great God) from whi...
Cecil Frances Alexander
Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander (Early April 1818, Ireland – 12 October 1895), was a hymn-writer and poet.
Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander (Early April 1818, Ireland – 12 October 1895), was a hymn-writer and poet.
Charles Beecher
Charles Beecher (October 1, 1815 – April 21, 1900) was an American minister, composer of religious hymns, and prolific author.
Charles Beecher (October 1, 1815 – April 21, 1900) was an American minister, composer of religious hymns, and prolific author.
Charles Davis Tillman
Charles Davis Tillman—also known as Charlie D. Tillman, Charles Tillman, Charlie Tillman, and C. D. Tillman—was a popularizer of the gospel song.
Charles Davis Tillman—also known as Charlie D. Tillman, Charles Tillman, Charlie Tillman, and C. D. Tillman—was a popularizer of the gospel song.
Charles H. Gabriel
Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (August 18, 1856, Wilton, Iowa – September 14, 1932, Hollywood, California) was a writer of gospel songs and composer of gospel tunes.
Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (August 18, 1856, Wilton, Iowa – September 14, 1932, Hollywood, California) was a writer of gospel songs and composer of gospel tunes.
Charles Steggall
Charles H. Steggall (3 June 1826 – 7 June 1905) was a British hymn writer and composer.
Charles H. Steggall (3 June 1826 – 7 June 1905) was a British hymn writer and composer.
Charles Wesley
Charles Wesley was an English leader of the Methodist movement, son of Anglican clergyman and poet Samuel Wesley, the younger brother of Anglican clergyman John Wesley and Anglican clergyman Sam...
Charles Wesley was an English leader of the Methodist movement, son of Anglican clergyman and poet Samuel Wesley, the younger brother of Anglican clergyman John Wesley and Anglican clergyman Sam...
Charlotte Elliott
Charlotte Elliott (March 18, 1789 – September 22, 1871) was an English poet and hymn writer.
Charlotte Elliott (March 18, 1789 – September 22, 1871) was an English poet and hymn writer.
Chris Tomlin
Christopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States.
Christopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States.
Christian Fürchtegott Gellert
Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (July 4, 1715 – December 13, 1769) was a German poet, one of the forerunners of the golden age of German literature that was ushered in by Lessing.
Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (July 4, 1715 – December 13, 1769) was a German poet, one of the forerunners of the golden age of German literature that was ushered in by Lessing.
Christian Renatus von Zinzendorf
Christian Renatus, Count von Zinzendorf was the charismatic leader of the Single Brethren and of Herrnhaag, a Christian religious community built near Büdingen by his father, Nicholas Ludwig, he...
Christian Renatus, Count von Zinzendorf was the charismatic leader of the Single Brethren and of Herrnhaag, a Christian religious community built near Büdingen by his father, Nicholas Ludwig, he...
Christina Rossetti
Christina Georgina Rossetti was an English poet who wrote a variety of romantic, devotional, and children's poems.
Christina Georgina Rossetti was an English poet who wrote a variety of romantic, devotional, and children's poems.
Christopher Smart
Christopher Smart, also known as "Kit Smart", "Kitty Smart", and "Jack Smart", was an English poet.
Christopher Smart, also known as "Kit Smart", "Kitty Smart", and "Jack Smart", was an English poet.
Civilla D. Martin
Civilla Durfee Martin (August 21, 1866 – March 9, 1948) was a Canadian-American writer of many religious hymns and gospel songs in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
Civilla Durfee Martin (August 21, 1866 – March 9, 1948) was a Canadian-American writer of many religious hymns and gospel songs in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
Daniel B. Towner
Daniel Brink Towner (March 5, 1850 – October 3 1919) was a composer who held a Doctorate of music, and used his abilities to develop the music to several Christian hymns which are still po...
Daniel Brink Towner (March 5, 1850 – October 3 1919) was a composer who held a Doctorate of music, and used his abilities to develop the music to several Christian hymns which are still po...
Dieter Trautwein
Dieter Trautwein (July 30, 1928-November 9, 2002) was a German Protestant theologian and writer of numerous Christian hymns.
Dieter Trautwein (July 30, 1928-November 9, 2002) was a German Protestant theologian and writer of numerous Christian hymns.
Dwight L. Armstrong
Dwight Leslie Armstrong was a composer of Christian hymns based upon texts from the Psalms and other books of the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Dwight Leslie Armstrong was a composer of Christian hymns based upon texts from the Psalms and other books of the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Eben E. Rexford
Eben Eugene Rexford (16 July 1848 - 18 October 1916) was an American writer and poet, and author of lyrics to popular and gospel songs.
Eben Eugene Rexford (16 July 1848 - 18 October 1916) was an American writer and poet, and author of lyrics to popular and gospel songs.
Edmond Louis Budry
Edmond Louis Budry (August 30, 1854 – November 12, 1932) was a Swiss hymn writer famous for writing the lyrics to the hymn "Thine Be the Glory" ("À toi la gloire") to music from Judas Maccabae...
Edmond Louis Budry (August 30, 1854 – November 12, 1932) was a Swiss hymn writer famous for writing the lyrics to the hymn "Thine Be the Glory" ("À toi la gloire") to music from Judas Maccabae...
Edward Caswall
Edward Caswall was an Anglican clergyman and hymn writer who converted to Roman Catholicism.
Edward Caswall was an Anglican clergyman and hymn writer who converted to Roman Catholicism.
Edward Perronet
Edward Perronet was the son of an Anglican priest, who worked closely with Anglican priest John Wesley and his brother Charles Wesley for many years in England's eighteenth century revival.
Edward Perronet was the son of an Anglican priest, who worked closely with Anglican priest John Wesley and his brother Charles Wesley for many years in England's eighteenth century revival.
Eleanor Farjeon
Eleanor Farjeon (13 February 1881 – 5 June 1965) was an English author of children's stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire.
Eleanor Farjeon (13 February 1881 – 5 June 1965) was an English author of children's stories and plays, poetry, biography, history and satire.
Eliza Sibbald Alderson
Eliza Sibbald Alderson (August 16, 1818 – March 18, 1889) was an English poet and hymn writer.
Eliza Sibbald Alderson (August 16, 1818 – March 18, 1889) was an English poet and hymn writer.
Fanny Crosby
Frances Jane Crosby, usually known as Fanny Crosby in the United States and by her married name, Frances van Alstyne, in the United Kingdom, was an American Methodist rescue mission ...
Frances Jane Crosby, usually known as Fanny Crosby in the United States and by her married name, Frances van Alstyne, in the United Kingdom, was an American Methodist rescue mission ...
Folliott Sandford Pierpoint
Folliott Sandford Pierpoint 7 October 1835 – 1917 was a hymnist and poet.
Folliott Sandford Pierpoint 7 October 1835 – 1917 was a hymnist and poet.
Frederick William Faber
Frederick William Faber (28 June 1814 — 26 September 1863) was a British hymn writer and theologian.
Frederick William Faber (28 June 1814 — 26 September 1863) was a British hymn writer and theologian.
George Hugh Bourne
George Hugh Bourne was a hymnodist, schoolmaster and warden, chaplain to the Bishop of Bloemfontein, and ultimately on the staff of Salisbury Cathedral as Sub-dean and Prebendary.
George Hugh Bourne was a hymnodist, schoolmaster and warden, chaplain to the Bishop of Bloemfontein, and ultimately on the staff of Salisbury Cathedral as Sub-dean and Prebendary.
George Washington Bethune
George Washington Bethune (March 18, 1805 – April 28, 1862) was a preacher-pastor in the Dutch Reformed Church.
George Washington Bethune (March 18, 1805 – April 28, 1862) was a preacher-pastor in the Dutch Reformed Church.
Gerard Moultrie
Gerald Moultrie was a Victorian public schoolmaster and Anglican hymnographer born in England September 16, 1829, at Rugby Rectory, England.
Gerald Moultrie was a Victorian public schoolmaster and Anglican hymnographer born in England September 16, 1829, at Rugby Rectory, England.
Gerhard Tersteegen
Gerhard Tersteegen (November 25, 1697 – April 3, 1769), was a German Reformed religious writer, born at Moers, at that time the capital of a countship belonging to the house of Orange-Nassau (it...
Gerhard Tersteegen (November 25, 1697 – April 3, 1769), was a German Reformed religious writer, born at Moers, at that time the capital of a countship belonging to the house of Orange-Nassau (it...
Godfrey Thring
Godfrey Thring (25 March 1823 – 13 September 1903), was an Anglican hymn writer.
Godfrey Thring (25 March 1823 – 13 September 1903), was an Anglican hymn writer.
Gomidas
Gomidas, also known as Komitas, bishop of Taron, was the Catholicos of Armenia from 615 through 628.
Gomidas, also known as Komitas, bishop of Taron, was the Catholicos of Armenia from 615 through 628.
Graham Kendrick
Graham Kendrick (born on 2 August 1950, Blisworth, Northamptonshire) is a prolific British Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader.
Graham Kendrick (born on 2 August 1950, Blisworth, Northamptonshire) is a prolific British Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader.
Hae Jong Kim
Hae Jong Kim was a Korean-American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992, who resigned as a bishop in 2005.
Hae Jong Kim was a Korean-American Bishop of the United Methodist Church, elected in 1992, who resigned as a bishop in 2005.
Haldor Lillenas
Haldor Lillenas (19 November 1885 - 18 August 1959) was "one of the most important twentieth-century gospel hymn writers and publishers" and is regarded as "the most influential Wesleyan / Holin...
Haldor Lillenas (19 November 1885 - 18 August 1959) was "one of the most important twentieth-century gospel hymn writers and publishers" and is regarded as "the most influential Wesleyan / Holin...
Hardwicke Rawnsley
Canon Hardwicke Drummond Rawnsley (29 September 1851 – 28 May 1920), was an English clergyman, poet, writer of hymns and conservationist, known as one of the co-founders of the National Trust fo...
Canon Hardwicke Drummond Rawnsley (29 September 1851 – 28 May 1920), was an English clergyman, poet, writer of hymns and conservationist, known as one of the co-founders of the National Trust fo...
Harrison Millard
Harrison Millard was an American composer who wrote the music to the Christian hymn, "Abide with Me, 'Tis Eventide".
Harrison Millard was an American composer who wrote the music to the Christian hymn, "Abide with Me, 'Tis Eventide".
Henry Alford
Henry Alford (7 October 1810 – 12 January 1871) was an English churchman, theologian, textual critic, scholar, poet, hymnodist, and writer.
Henry Alford (7 October 1810 – 12 January 1871) was an English churchman, theologian, textual critic, scholar, poet, hymnodist, and writer.
Henry Alline
Henry Alline (June 14, 1748 – January 28, 1784) was born at Newport, Rhode Island, but afterwards settled in Nova Scotia.
Henry Alline (June 14, 1748 – January 28, 1784) was born at Newport, Rhode Island, but afterwards settled in Nova Scotia.
Henry Gauntlett
Henry John Gauntlett was an English organist and songwriter known in British music circles for his authorship of a large number of hymns and other pieces for the organ.
Henry John Gauntlett was an English organist and songwriter known in British music circles for his authorship of a large number of hymns and other pieces for the organ.
Henry Ramsden Bramley
Henry Ramsden Bramley (1833–1917) was an English clergyman and hymnologist perhaps best known for his collaborations with the composer Sir John Stainer.
Henry Ramsden Bramley (1833–1917) was an English clergyman and hymnologist perhaps best known for his collaborations with the composer Sir John Stainer.
Henry Scott Holland
Henry Scott Holland (27 January 1847 – 17 March 1918) was Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford.
Henry Scott Holland (27 January 1847 – 17 March 1918) was Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford.
Homer Rodeheaver
Homer Alvan Rodeheaver (October 4, 1880 – December 18, 1955) was an American evangelist, music director, music publisher, composer of gospel songs, and pioneer in the recording of sacred music.
Homer Alvan Rodeheaver (October 4, 1880 – December 18, 1955) was an American evangelist, music director, music publisher, composer of gospel songs, and pioneer in the recording of sacred music.
Huub Oosterhuis
Hubertus Gerardus Josephus Henricus Oosterhuis is a controversial Dutch theologian and poet.
Hubertus Gerardus Josephus Henricus Oosterhuis is a controversial Dutch theologian and poet.
Ida Lilliard Reed
Ida Lilliard Reed was an American religious writer and music composer from Barbour County, West Virginia.
Ida Lilliard Reed was an American religious writer and music composer from Barbour County, West Virginia.
Isaac Watts
Isaac Watts (17 July 1674 – 25 November 1748) was an English hymnwriter, theologian and logician.
Isaac Watts (17 July 1674 – 25 November 1748) was an English hymnwriter, theologian and logician.
Jack W. Hayford
Jack Williams Hayford is an American author, Pentecostal minister, and Chancellor of the The King's University.
Jack Williams Hayford is an American author, Pentecostal minister, and Chancellor of the The King's University.
Jacques Berthier
Jacques Berthier (27 June 1923 – 27 June 1994) was a French composer of liturgical music, best known for writing much of the music used at Taizé.
Jacques Berthier (27 June 1923 – 27 June 1994) was a French composer of liturgical music, best known for writing much of the music used at Taizé.
James Edmeston
James Edmeston (10 September 1791 – 7 January 1867) was an English architect and surveyor; he was also known as a prolific writer of church hymns.
James Edmeston (10 September 1791 – 7 January 1867) was an English architect and surveyor; he was also known as a prolific writer of church hymns.
James McGranahan
James McGranahan was a nineteenth-century American musician and composer, most known for his various hymns.
James McGranahan was a nineteenth-century American musician and composer, most known for his various hymns.
Jaroslav Vajda
Jaroslav Vajda (April 28, 1919 – May 10, 2008) was an American hymnist.
Jaroslav Vajda (April 28, 1919 – May 10, 2008) was an American hymnist.
Jeremiah Ingalls
Jeremiah Ingalls was born Andover, Massachusetts March 1, 1764 and died in Hancock, Vermont, April 6, 1838.
Jeremiah Ingalls was born Andover, Massachusetts March 1, 1764 and died in Hancock, Vermont, April 6, 1838.
Joachim Neander
Joachim Neander (Neumann) (165031 May 1680) was a German Reformed (Calvinist) Church teacher, theologian and hymn writer whose most famous hymn, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of ...
Joachim Neander (Neumann) (165031 May 1680) was a German Reformed (Calvinist) Church teacher, theologian and hymn writer whose most famous hymn, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of ...
Johannes Gezelius the younger
Johannes Gezelius the younger was born in Dorpat AD 1647, and died AD 1718 in Uppland.
Johannes Gezelius the younger was born in Dorpat AD 1647, and died AD 1718 in Uppland.
John B. Matthias
John B. Matthias (January 1, 1767 – May 27, 1848) is known as the writer of the words and music for the gospel song, “Palms of Victory” (also known as “Deliverance Will Come” or “I Saw a W...
John B. Matthias (January 1, 1767 – May 27, 1848) is known as the writer of the words and music for the gospel song, “Palms of Victory” (also known as “Deliverance Will Come” or “I Saw a W...
John Ellerton
The Rev. John Ellerton (16 December 1826 – 15 June 1893) was a hymn writer and hymnologist.
The Rev. John Ellerton (16 December 1826 – 15 June 1893) was a hymn writer and hymnologist.
John Ernest Bode
John Ernest Bode (February 13, 1816 – October 6, 1874) was an Anglican priest, educator, poet, and hymnist.
John Ernest Bode (February 13, 1816 – October 6, 1874) was an Anglican priest, educator, poet, and hymnist.
John Greenleaf Adams
John Greenleaf Adams 1810 – 1897 was co-editor with Dr. E.H. Chapin of the Universalist Hymns for Christian Devotion and alone for the Gospel Psalmist, 1861.
John Greenleaf Adams 1810 – 1897 was co-editor with Dr. E.H. Chapin of the Universalist Hymns for Christian Devotion and alone for the Gospel Psalmist, 1861.
John H. Sammis
John H. Sammis was the writer of the Christian hymn Trust and Obey with Townerin 1887.
John H. Sammis was the writer of the Christian hymn Trust and Obey with Townerin 1887.
John Hampden Gurney
John Hampden Gurney (15 August 1802 – 8 March 1862) was an Anglican clergyman and hymnist.
John Hampden Gurney (15 August 1802 – 8 March 1862) was an Anglican clergyman and hymnist.
John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman, D.D., C.O. (21 February 1801 – 11 August 1890), also referred to as Cardinal Newman and Blessed John Henry Newman, was an important figure in the religious hi...
John Henry Newman, D.D., C.O. (21 February 1801 – 11 August 1890), also referred to as Cardinal Newman and Blessed John Henry Newman, was an important figure in the religious hi...
John Keble
John Keble (25 April 1792 – 29 March 1866) was an English churchman and poet, one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement, and gave his name to Keble College, Oxford.
John Keble (25 April 1792 – 29 March 1866) was an English churchman and poet, one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement, and gave his name to Keble College, Oxford.
John Kempthorne
John Kempthorne (24 June 1775, Plymouth Dock, Devon – 9 November 1838, Gloucester) was an English clergyman and hymnwriter.
John Kempthorne (24 June 1775, Plymouth Dock, Devon – 9 November 1838, Gloucester) was an English clergyman and hymnwriter.
John Kempthorne (hymnwriter)
John Kempthorne was an English clergyman and hymnwriter.
John Kempthorne was an English clergyman and hymnwriter.
John Leland (Baptist)
John Leland (May 14, 1754 – January 14, 1841) was a Baptist minister in Massachusetts and Virginia.
John Leland (May 14, 1754 – January 14, 1841) was a Baptist minister in Massachusetts and Virginia.
John Mason Neale
John Mason Neale (24 January 1818 - 6 August 1866) was an Anglican priest, scholar and hymn-writer.
John Mason Neale (24 January 1818 - 6 August 1866) was an Anglican priest, scholar and hymn-writer.
John Rippon
John Rippon (1751–1836) was an English Baptist minister and in 1787 published an important hymnal, A Selection of Hymns from the Best Authors, Intended to Be an Appendix to Dr. Watts’ Psalms ...
John Rippon (1751–1836) was an English Baptist minister and in 1787 published an important hymnal, A Selection of Hymns from the Best Authors, Intended to Be an Appendix to Dr. Watts’ Psalms ...
Joseph Barnby
Sir Joseph Barnby (12 August 1838 – 28 January 1896), English musical composer and conductor, son of Thomas Barnby, an organist, was born at York.
Sir Joseph Barnby (12 August 1838 – 28 January 1896), English musical composer and conductor, son of Thomas Barnby, an organist, was born at York.
Joseph M. Scriven
Joseph Medlicott Scriven, (September 10, 1819, - August 10, 1886) was an Irish poet, best known as the writer of the poem which became the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus".
Joseph Medlicott Scriven, (September 10, 1819, - August 10, 1886) was an Irish poet, best known as the writer of the poem which became the hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus".
Joseph Mohr
Joseph Mohr, sometimes spelt Josef was an Austrian Roman Catholic priest and composer, who wrote the words to the Christmas carol "Silent Night".
Joseph Mohr, sometimes spelt Josef was an Austrian Roman Catholic priest and composer, who wrote the words to the Christmas carol "Silent Night".
Josh Drake
Dr. Joshua F. Drake is a musicologist and hymnist at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Joshua F. Drake is a musicologist and hymnist at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania.
Joshua Smith (minister)
Joshua Smith (1760–1795) was an early American hymn compiler and Baptist minister in New Hampshire, USA.
Joshua Smith (1760–1795) was an early American hymn compiler and Baptist minister in New Hampshire, USA.
Josiah Conder (editor and author)
Josiah Conder, sometimes spelt Condor, (17 September 1789 - 27 December 1855), correspondent of Robert Southey and well connected to romantic authors of his day, was editor of the British li...
Josiah Conder, sometimes spelt Condor, (17 September 1789 - 27 December 1855), correspondent of Robert Southey and well connected to romantic authors of his day, was editor of the British li...
Katherine Hankey
Arabella Katherine Hankey (1834–1911) was an English evangelist who is best known for being the author of a poem from which the hymns, Tell me the old, old story and I love to tell the sto...
Arabella Katherine Hankey (1834–1911) was an English evangelist who is best known for being the author of a poem from which the hymns, Tell me the old, old story and I love to tell the sto...
Keith Getty
Julian Keith Getty (born December 16, 1974, in Lisburn, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns."
Julian Keith Getty (born December 16, 1974, in Lisburn, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Ireland composer, best known for pioneering "modern hymns."
Knowles Shaw
Knowles Shaw (October 31, 1834 – June 7, 1878) was an American author and composer noted for his gospel hymns.
Knowles Shaw (October 31, 1834 – June 7, 1878) was an American author and composer noted for his gospel hymns.
Kristyn Getty
Kristyn Elizabeth Rebekah Getty (née Lennox, born 22 May 1980, in Belfast, Northern Ireland; married to Keith Getty on 16 June 2004, in Armagh, Northern Ireland) is an Irish recording artist and...
Kristyn Elizabeth Rebekah Getty (née Lennox, born 22 May 1980, in Belfast, Northern Ireland; married to Keith Getty on 16 June 2004, in Armagh, Northern Ireland) is an Irish recording artist and...
Laura Story
Laura Mixon Story Elvington is an American Contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter from Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Laura Mixon Story Elvington is an American Contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter from Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Manie Payne Ferguson
Manie Payne Ferguson (1850 – 8 June 1932) was a pioneer leader in the American Holiness Movement, a Christian evangelist and social worker who co-founded the Peniel Mission, and the author of se...
Manie Payne Ferguson (1850 – 8 June 1932) was a pioneer leader in the American Holiness Movement, a Christian evangelist and social worker who co-founded the Peniel Mission, and the author of se...
Marsha Stevens
Marsha Stevens-Pino (born 1952 in Pomona, California) is a Christian singer, musician, songwriter and recording artist.
Marsha Stevens-Pino (born 1952 in Pomona, California) is a Christian singer, musician, songwriter and recording artist.
Martin Moller
Martin Moller (10 November 1547 – 2 March 1606) was a German poet and mystic.
Martin Moller (10 November 1547 – 2 March 1606) was a German poet and mystic.
Michael Baughen
Michael Alfred Baughen (born June 1930) is a retired Anglican bishop.
Michael Alfred Baughen (born June 1930) is a retired Anglican bishop.
Michael Perry (hymnwriter)
Michael Arnold Perry (1942-1996) was one of the UK's leading hymnwriters of the 20th century.
Michael Arnold Perry (1942-1996) was one of the UK's leading hymnwriters of the 20th century.
Michael Saward
Michael Saward (born 14 May 1932) is an Anglican priest and hymnist.
Michael Saward (born 14 May 1932) is an Anglican priest and hymnist.
Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf
Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf und Pottendorf, Imperial Count of Zinzendorf and Pottendorf, (May 26, 1700 – May 9, 1760), German religious and social reformer and bishop of the Moravian Ch...
Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf und Pottendorf, Imperial Count of Zinzendorf and Pottendorf, (May 26, 1700 – May 9, 1760), German religious and social reformer and bishop of the Moravian Ch...
Nicolaus Zinzendorf
Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf und Pottendorf, Imperial Count of Zinzendorf and Pottendorf,, German religious and social reformer and bishop of the Moravian Church, was born at Dresden.
Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf und Pottendorf, Imperial Count of Zinzendorf and Pottendorf,, German religious and social reformer and bishop of the Moravian Church, was born at Dresden.
Oscar C. Eliason
Oscar C. Eliason was a Swedish American clergyman, who served as a pastor and evangelist in the Assemblies of God, and was a prolific poet and composer, who composed over 50 hymns and gospel son...
Oscar C. Eliason was a Swedish American clergyman, who served as a pastor and evangelist in the Assemblies of God, and was a prolific poet and composer, who composed over 50 hymns and gospel son...
Paul Eber
Paul Eber (November 8, 1511 – December 10, 1569), German Lutheran theologian, was born at Kitzingen in Franconia, and was educated at Nuremberg and Wittenberg, where he became the close friend o...
Paul Eber (November 8, 1511 – December 10, 1569), German Lutheran theologian, was born at Kitzingen in Franconia, and was educated at Nuremberg and Wittenberg, where he became the close friend o...
Percy Dearmer
Percy Dearmer, (27 February 1867 – 29 May 1936) was an English priest and liturgist best known as the author of The Parson's Handbook, a liturgical manual for Anglican clergy.
Percy Dearmer, (27 February 1867 – 29 May 1936) was an English priest and liturgist best known as the author of The Parson's Handbook, a liturgical manual for Anglican clergy.
Philip Bliss
Philip Paul Bliss was an American composer, conductor, writer of hymns and a bass-baritone Gospel singer.
Philip Paul Bliss was an American composer, conductor, writer of hymns and a bass-baritone Gospel singer.
Philip Doddridge
Philip Doddridge DD (London, 26 June 1702 – Lisbon, Portugal, 26 October 1751) was an English Nonconformist leader, educator, and hymnwriter.
Philip Doddridge DD (London, 26 June 1702 – Lisbon, Portugal, 26 October 1751) was an English Nonconformist leader, educator, and hymnwriter.
Reginald Heber
Reginald Heber was the Church of England's Bishop of Calcutta who is now remembered chiefly as a hymn-writer.
Reginald Heber was the Church of England's Bishop of Calcutta who is now remembered chiefly as a hymn-writer.
Richard Burnham (baptist)
Richard Burnham (1749? – 30 October 1810) was an English Baptist minister and hymn-writer.
Richard Burnham (1749? – 30 October 1810) was an English Baptist minister and hymn-writer.
Richard Connolly
Richard Connolly is an Australian musician, composer and former broadcaster for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Richard Connolly is an Australian musician, composer and former broadcaster for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Robert Lowry (hymn writer)
Robert Lowry was an American professor of literature, a Baptist minister and composer of gospel hymns.
Robert Lowry was an American professor of literature, a Baptist minister and composer of gospel hymns.
Robert Robinson (Baptist)
Robert Robinson was a determined English Dissenter, an influential Baptist and scholar who made a life-long study of the antiquity and history of Christian Baptism.
Robert Robinson was a determined English Dissenter, an influential Baptist and scholar who made a life-long study of the antiquity and history of Christian Baptism.
Robert Sterling Arnold
Robert Sterling Arnold (January 26, 1905–February 8, 2003) was a shape note music publisher, singer, composer, and singing school teacher.
Robert Sterling Arnold (January 26, 1905–February 8, 2003) was a shape note music publisher, singer, composer, and singing school teacher.
Sabine Baring-Gould
The Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould was an English hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar.
The Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould was an English hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar.
Samuel Crossman
Samuel Crossman (1623 – 4 February 1683) was a minister of the Church of England and a hymnwriter.
Samuel Crossman (1623 – 4 February 1683) was a minister of the Church of England and a hymnwriter.
Samuel Davies (Presbyterian educator)
Samuel Davies (November 3, 1723-February 4, 1761) was an evangelist and Presbyterian minister.
Samuel Davies (November 3, 1723-February 4, 1761) was an evangelist and Presbyterian minister.
Samuel John Stone
Samuel John Stone (April 25, 1839 - November 19, 1900) was an ordained minister in the Church of England, chiefly remembered for his hymn The Church's One Foundation.
Samuel John Stone (April 25, 1839 - November 19, 1900) was an ordained minister in the Church of England, chiefly remembered for his hymn The Church's One Foundation.
Sir Edward Denny, 4th Baronet
Sir Edward Denny, 4th Baronet (2 October 1796 – 13 June 1889) was an Irish baronet and composer.
Sir Edward Denny, 4th Baronet (2 October 1796 – 13 June 1889) was an Irish baronet and composer.
Stuart Townend
Stuart Townend is a British Christian worship leader and writer of hymns and contemporary worship music.
Stuart Townend is a British Christian worship leader and writer of hymns and contemporary worship music.
Theodore Beza
Theodore Beza was a French Protestant Christian theologian and scholar who played an important role in the Reformation.
Theodore Beza was a French Protestant Christian theologian and scholar who played an important role in the Reformation.
Theodore Chickering Williams
Theodore Chickering Williams was an American Unitarian pastor and hymnwriter, and from 1899 the first headmaster of the Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York.
Theodore Chickering Williams was an American Unitarian pastor and hymnwriter, and from 1899 the first headmaster of the Hackley School in Tarrytown, New York.
Thomas Davis (clergyman)
Thomas Davis (15 February 1804 – 11 November 1887) was a Church of England clergyman and hymn writer.
Thomas Davis (15 February 1804 – 11 November 1887) was a Church of England clergyman and hymn writer.
Thomas Ken
Thomas Ken (July 1637 – 19 March 1711) was an English cleric who was considered the most eminent of the English non-juring bishops, and one of the fathers of modern English hymnology.
Thomas Ken (July 1637 – 19 March 1711) was an English cleric who was considered the most eminent of the English non-juring bishops, and one of the fathers of modern English hymnology.
Tillit Sidney Teddlie
Tillit Sidney Teddlie (1885–1987) was a singing school teacher, composer, publisher, and minister of the Church of Christ.
Tillit Sidney Teddlie (1885–1987) was a singing school teacher, composer, publisher, and minister of the Church of Christ.
Timothy Dudley-Smith
Timothy Dudley-Smith, OBE (born 26 December 1926) is an English hymnwriter and clergyman of the Church of England.
Timothy Dudley-Smith, OBE (born 26 December 1926) is an English hymnwriter and clergyman of the Church of England.
Victor Whitsey
Hubert Victor Whitsey (known as Victor) was an Anglican priest and a former Bishop of Hertford(1971-74) and Chester (1974-1981).
Hubert Victor Whitsey (known as Victor) was an Anglican priest and a former Bishop of Hertford(1971-74) and Chester (1974-1981).
Walter Chalmers Smith
Walter Chalmers Smith (5 December 1824 - 19 September 1908), was a hymnist, poet and minister of the Free Church of Scotland and is chiefly remembered for his hymn Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise.
Walter Chalmers Smith (5 December 1824 - 19 September 1908), was a hymnist, poet and minister of the Free Church of Scotland and is chiefly remembered for his hymn Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise.
Washington Gladden
Washington Gladden (February 11, 1836 - July 2, 1918) was a leading American Congregational church pastor and early leader of the Social Gospel movement.
Washington Gladden (February 11, 1836 - July 2, 1918) was a leading American Congregational church pastor and early leader of the Social Gospel movement.
Wayne Sanders
Wayne Sanders (born May 29, 1969) is a Christian worship leader and songwriter who is currently Music Director at Cambridge Community Church, an Evangelical church in central Cambridge, England.
Wayne Sanders (born May 29, 1969) is a Christian worship leader and songwriter who is currently Music Director at Cambridge Community Church, an Evangelical church in central Cambridge, England.
William Augustus Muhlenberg
William Augustus Muhlenberg (1796–1877) is considered to be the father of the Episcopal Church School Movement in the United States.
William Augustus Muhlenberg (1796–1877) is considered to be the father of the Episcopal Church School Movement in the United States.
William Chatterton Dix
William Chatterton Dix (June 14, 1837 – September 9, 1898) was an English writer of hymns and carols.
William Chatterton Dix (June 14, 1837 – September 9, 1898) was an English writer of hymns and carols.
William Cowper
William Cowper ( ; 26 November 1731 – 25 April 1800) was an English poet and hymnodist.
William Cowper ( ; 26 November 1731 – 25 April 1800) was an English poet and hymnodist.
William Gaskell
The Reverend William Gaskell was an English Unitarian minister, charity worker and pioneer in the education of the working class.
The Reverend William Gaskell was an English Unitarian minister, charity worker and pioneer in the education of the working class.
William Hammond (hymnist)
William Hammond (January 6, 1719 – August 19, 1783) was an English hymnist.
William Hammond (January 6, 1719 – August 19, 1783) was an English hymnist.
William John Blew
William John Blew (April 13, 1808 – December 27, 1894) was a translator and hymnist.
William John Blew (April 13, 1808 – December 27, 1894) was a translator and hymnist.
William Ralph Featherston
William Ralph Featherston (1848–1875) was a Christian hymnwriter, who wrote the poem My Jesus I Love Thee.
William Ralph Featherston (1848–1875) was a Christian hymnwriter, who wrote the poem My Jesus I Love Thee.
William Williams Pantycelyn
William Williams Pantycelyn (1717 – 11 January 1791), also known as Williams Pantycelyn and Pantycelyn, is generally acknowledged as Wales' most famous hymn writer.
William Williams Pantycelyn (1717 – 11 January 1791), also known as Williams Pantycelyn and Pantycelyn, is generally acknowledged as Wales' most famous hymn writer.
William Young Fullerton
William Young Fullerton ( 8 March 1857 -17 August 1932) was a Baptist preacher, administrator and writer.
William Young Fullerton ( 8 March 1857 -17 August 1932) was a Baptist preacher, administrator and writer.