Elvina M. Hall (1820–1889) was an American hymn writer best known for her hymn “Jesus Paid It All.” She was born Elvina Maria Hall in Alexandria, Virginia, on June 4, 1820. Not much is widely known about her life, as she was a private individual and not a public figure. […]
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Sing Hallelujah to the Lord” is a 1974 contemporary Christian worship song composed by Linda Stassen-Benjamin (born 1951) notable for its simplicity and popularity in many languages. The song “Sing Hallelujah to the Lord” was fully composed at a workshop at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, though the tune reportedly came […]
Eleanor Henrietta Hull (1860–1935) was an Irish Christian hymn writer and translator. She was born on January 15, 1860, in Manchester, England, and spent much of her life in Ireland. Eleanor Hull is best known for her contributions to hymnody, particularly for her translations of medieval Gaelic poetry into English. […]
Ed Cash is an American Christian musician, songwriter, and producer known for his contributions to contemporary Christian music. Born on November 9, 1971, in Augusta, Georgia, he has been involved in the Christian music industry for several years. Ed Cash has collaborated with various Christian artists and worship leaders, playing […]
Jesse Reeves is a Christian songwriter known for his contributions to contemporary Christian music, particularly in the genre of worship music. However, as of my last knowledge update in January 2022, there may not be as much publicly available information about him compared to more widely recognized figures in the […]
Twila Paris is an American Christian singer, songwriter, author, and pianist. She was born on December 28, 1958, in Fort Worth, Texas. Paris is known for her contributions to contemporary Christian music and has been active in the industry since the early 1980s. Early Life and Career: Twila Paris grew […]
Lewis Edgar Jones (1865–1936) was a Christian hymn writer and publisher, best known for penning the lyrics to the well-known hymn “Power in the Blood.” Here is some information about him: Lewis Edgar Jones made a lasting impact on Christian worship through his hymnody, and “Power in the Blood” remains […]
Carolina Sandell-Berg, also known as Lina Sandell, was a Swedish hymnwriter and poet. She was born on October 3, 1832, in Fröderyd, Småland, Sweden, and passed away on July 27, 1903. Carolina Sandell-Berg is considered one of Sweden’s most beloved hymnwriters and is often referred to as the “Fanny Crosby […]
CityAlight is a Christian worship music collective based in Sydney, Australia. The group was formed in 2009 as a part of St Paul’s Castle Hill, a church in Sydney. The members of CityAlight are involved in leading worship at their church, and their music is characterized by a focus on […]
Fanny Crosby, born Frances Jane Crosby, was an American hymnwriter and poet. She was born on March 24, 1820, in Brewster, New York, and passed away on February 12, 1915. Fanny Crosby is best known for her prolific hymn-writing, having penned thousands of hymns over her lifetime, making her one […]
George Bennard (1873–1958) was an American hymn writer and evangelist best known for writing the hymn “The Old Rugged Cross.” Here is some information about him: 1. Early Life: George Bennard was born on February 4, 1873, in Youngstown, Ohio, USA. Little is known about his early life, but he […]
Carl Gustav Boberg (1859–1940) was a Swedish poet, preacher, and politician, best known for writing the lyrics to the hymn “O Store Gud” (O Great God), which is widely known in English as “How Great Thou Art.” Boberg was born on August 16, 1859, in Mönsterås, Småland, Sweden, and he […]