John C. Masson
1873– · Romantic
Translator
John C. Masson was a hymn translator active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Little is known about his biographical details, including his place of birth or death. Masson contributed to Christian hymnody primarily through his work as a translator, adapting hymns for English-speaking congregations. His translation work helped make continental European hymn texts accessible to British and American audiences. While specific major works are not well-documented in standard hymnological references, his contributions represent the significant role of translators in expanding the global repertoire of congregational song during this period.