Henry Harbaugh
1817–1867 · USA · Classical
Henry Harbaugh (1817-1867) was a prominent German Reformed pastor and hymnodist who significantly enriched American Protestant hymnody during the nineteenth century. Serving primarily in Pennsylvania, he authored numerous hymns and devotional works that reflected the piety and spiritual warmth characteristic of the German Reformed tradition. His most enduring contribution was the hymn "Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken," which became widely adopted in American churches. Harbaugh's work bridged German-American religious culture and helped preserve Reformed hymnodic traditions while contributing to the broader development of American sacred music. His devotional spirituality and pastoral sensibility made him an influential figure in shaping the spiritual life of German Reformed communities in the United States.