• “Whether we’re married or single, with children or childless, at every season of life if we are trying to find fulfillment and contentment and joy through anything or anyone other than Christ Himself, we’re setting ourselves up for disappointment.” – Elisabeth Elliott

Hymn Writers

Sarah Flower Adams (1805-1848)
Cecil F. Alexander (1818-1895)
Charitie L. Bancroft (1841-1923)
Carrie Breck (1855-1934)
Frances Brook
Phoebe Hinsdale Brown (1783-1861)
Margaret Clarkson (1915-2008)
Anne R. Cou­sin (1824-1906)
Fanny Crosby (1820 – 1915)
Mary Lundie Duncan (1814-1840)
Charlotte Elliot (1789 – 1871)
Annie Johnson Flint (1866 – 1932)
Dorothy “Dora” Greenwell (1821-1882)
Ada Ruth Habershon (1861 – 1918)
Francis Ridley Havergal (1836 – 1879)
Annie S. Hawks (1836-1918)
Jennie Hussey (1874-1958)
Mary A. Lathbury (1841 – 1913)
Helen Lemmel (1863-1961)
Civilla D. Martin (1866-1948)
Xiao Min (? – Present)
Leila Naylor Morris (1862-1929)
Elizabeth Prentiss (1818 – 1878)
Lina Sandell (1832-1903)
Mary Slessor (1848-1915)
Anne Steele (1716-1778)
Anna L. Waring (1820-1910)
 
 
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9 Responses to Hymn Writers

  • says:

    Don't forget ANNE STEELE.

  • says:

    Don't forget Ada Hendershon!

  • chika says:

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  • Oyin says:

    Thank you for this beautiful site. Blessings forever. Shalom!

  • Dorothy Beardslee says:

    This is an amazing list. I had no idea there were so many women contributors. Thanks for your work of love.

  • Rachael Barr says:

    I was looking for more information on Ora Rowan and Christina Rosetti. It is encouraging to see so many thoughtful pieces honoring Jesus and sharing His truth by my sisters. Thank you for your work in preparing and maintaining this website. Blessings!

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