Reginald Heber

1783–1826

Lyricist

English Anglican clergyman and prolific hymn writer who served as Bishop of Calcutta. He wrote approximately 57 hymns, many of which remained in active use for over two centuries in British and American hymnals. His texts are characterized by scriptural depth, elegant language, and liturgical propriety; notable examples include 'Holy, Holy, Holy' and 'From Greenland's Icy Mountains.'

Lyrics written · 5 hymns

47 God, Who Made the Earth and Heaven 73 Holy, Holy, Holy 89 Let All On Earth Their Voices Raise 398 Bread of the World 661 Holy, Holy, Holy