Hymn Writers Biographies

Discover the lives, stories, and spiritual journeys of the authors behind classic hymns and worship songs.

942 writers 942 authors added 1,841 hymns indexed by authors Top 3: Bill & Gloria Gaither, Anonymous, Traditional English Hymns
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William T. Sleeper
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William T. Sleeper

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Short Name: William T. Sleeper Full Name: Sleeper, William T. (William True) Birth Year: 1819 Death Year: 1904 William True Sleeper was an American Congregational …
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William W. Phelps
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William W. Phelps

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William Wines Phelps (1792–1872) was a foundational figure, printer, newspaper editor, and hymn writer in the early history of the Latter-day Saint movement. Born on …
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William Walsham How
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William Walsham How

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Bishop William Walsham How (1823–1897) was an influential divine, social reformer, and hymn writer of the Church of England. Born in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, on December …
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William Whiting
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William Whiting

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William Whiting (1825–1878) was an English educator, poet, and hymn writer whose legacy is permanently anchored by one of the most famous maritime anthems in …
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William Williams
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William Williams

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William Williams (1717–1791), widely revered as the "Sweet Singer of Wales" and the "Watts of Wales," was the quintessential hymn writer of the Welsh Methodist …
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Wm. G. Schell
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Wm. G. Schell

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While major databases like Hymnary.org lack a complete biography for this author, historical and denominational records fill in the missing details. William Gallio Schell (1869–1940) …
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