Hymn Writers Biographies
Discover the lives, stories, and spiritual journeys of the authors behind classic hymns and worship songs.
506 writers
506 authors added
1,217 hymns indexed by authors
Top 3:
Bill & Gloria Gaither,
Anonymous,
Traditional English Hymns
Avis B. Christiansen
4 hymns
6179 views
Avis B. Christiansen (1895–1985) was a prolific American hymn writer whose life was marked by quiet devotion, deep spirituality, and …
B. B. McKinney
7 hymns
14961 views
B. B. McKinney (1886–1952), born Baylus Benjamin McKinney on July 22, 1886, in Heflin, Louisiana, was a significant American gospel …
B. H. Draper
1 hymn
794 views
B. H. Draper (1775–1843) was a devoted Baptist minister and hymn writer born in Cumnor, near Oxford, England. Educated at …
B. Mansell Ramsey
1 hymn
2204 views
B. Mansell Ramsey (1849–1923) was a hymn writer whose works contributed significantly to English-language hymnody in the late 19th and …
B. R. Hanby
1 hymn
365 views
B. R. Hanby (1833–1867), fully Benjamin Russell Hanby, was an American composer, hymn writer, and minister whose brief life left …
Babbie Mason
1 hymn
3725 views
Babbie Mason is a contemporary gospel singer, songwriter, and hymn writer whose work has had a significant impact on modern …
Barbara B. Hart
1 hymn
894 views
Barbara B. Hart (1916–c.2016) was a hymn writer whose works contributed to 20th-century Christian hymnody, focusing on themes of spiritual …
Barbara E. Adam
1 hymn
723 views
Barbara E. Adam (dates unknown) is a contemporary hymn writer whose contributions to Christian hymnody focus on worship, devotion, and …
Barney Elliott Warren
1 hymn
1778 views
Barney Elliott Warren (1867–1951) was an American Christian hymnwriter and minister known for his prolific contribution to gospel song and …
Basil E. Bridge
1 hymn
358 views
Basil E. Bridge (b. 1927) is a British hymn writer and composer whose works have contributed to 20th- and 21st-century …
Benjamin Milgrove
1 hymn
487 views
Benjamin Milgrove (1731–1810) was an English hymn tune composer and musician whose work contributed to the rich landscape of 18th‑ …
Benjamin Beddome
2 hymns
837 views
Benjamin Beddome (23 January 1717 – 3 September 1795) was an English Particular Baptist minister and one of the most …