Favorite Hymn Lyricist?

For the largest quantity of songs I like by a single author, without question - Isaac Watts.

 

It's got to be
Amazing Grace by Wm. Walker

And my personal favorite is:
There's a God Somewhere by Thomas A. Dorsey

 

Dr. Bob, great choice there with P.P. Bliss He is definitely in my top 10.

rlvaughn, an even better choice with Isaac Watts Isaac is in my top 2

I think my favourite depends on the day, either Isaac Watts or Charles Wesley. Both gentlemen incredible writers. Never equalled, and based on a lot of current efforts, they never will be.

Pete

 

General William Booth founder of the Salvation Army wrote the great anthem hymn "O Boundless Salvation". That is an amazingly powerfull hymn for me every time I hear it.

 

All great hymns by great hymn writers above.

Some of my favorites are written by Fanny Crosby.

 

Another vote for Wesley.

 

Having a tough time choosing between Watts and Wesley. I also really like some of Stuart Townend's work.

 

I Know how you feel Joshua, I'm starting to think maybe I should have said Watts. As Pete said earlier I think I change my mind depending on what day it is.

I read recently that Wesley penned an average of 10 lines per day for 50 years, it would be difficult to vote against him I think.

Also Joshua, you mentioned Stuart Townsend and I love 'How Deep the Fathers Love' but thats the only one I've heard, is there a site where I can read more of his lyrics, and could you tell me if he is still writing?

 

Look for "In Christ Alone" by him... he is currently writing, but I know of no site that's particularly his. Here's an interesting interview I found, however.

http://www.crosswalk.com/faith/worship_center/1202207.html

Hope that helps.

 

Watts for me.

 

Hey, Aaron.

Have to agree with Watts being another favorite. Depends on what mood I'm in as to who is my favorite of the day.