Hymn Writers Biographies

A. C. Palmer (1845–1882) was a nineteenth century hymn writer remembered primarily through the devotional strength and spiritual clarity of his hymn texts. While comparatively …

Arthur Cleveland Coxe (1818–1896), often listed as A. Cleveland Coxe, was an American Episcopal bishop and hymn writer whose literary and devotional contributions left a …

Ellington, A. D. (Early 20th Century). The biographical details of this author remain obscure, despite their contribution to Adventist hymnody. Ellington is primarily known for …

Alfred Henry Ackley (1887–1960) was a notable American hymn writer, composer, Presbyterian minister, and contributor to early twentieth century gospel music. He was born on …

Albert Jackson Sims (1884–1969) Albert Jackson Sims was born in 1884 and died on October 6, 1969. He was a respected Elder in the Primitive …

A. L. Skilton A. L. Skilton is a hymn writer known for authoring sacred songs that appear in several hymnals. He is credited with hymns …

Anne Ross Cousin, born Anne Ross Cundell in Leith, Scotland, on April 27, 1824, was a distinguished 19th-century poet, musician, and hymnwriter. The only daughter …

Aaron Robarts Wolfe was a 19th-century Presbyterian educator and hymn writer, born in Mendham, New Jersey, on September 6, 1821. He received his formal education …

Ada Anne Fitzgerald Whiddington was a 19th-century hymn writer and poet born in 1855. Though biographical records of her personal life are relatively sparse compared …

Ada Cambridge (1844–1926) Ada Cambridge was an English born hymn writer, poet, and prose author whose devotional writings gained lasting recognition in nineteenth century Anglican …

Ada R. Habershon Short Name: Ada R. Habershon Full Name: Habershon, Ada R. (Ada Ruth) Birth Year: 1861 Death Year: 1918 Ada Ruth Habershon was …

Short Name: Adelaide A. Pollard Full Name: Pollard, Adelaide A. (Adelaide Addison) Birth Year: 1862 Death Year: 1934 Adelaide Addison Pollard was born November 27, …