Melvin Farmen
1930–2008 · USA · Modern
Melvin Farmen was an American Lutheran pastor and hymn writer who served in the Lutheran Church in America during the latter half of the 20th century. He was known for composing liturgical texts and hymns that addressed contemporary Christian witness and theology, reflecting the modernizing tendencies of mainline Protestantism in the post-war era. Farmen's contributions to Lutheran hymnody helped bridge traditional liturgical practices with contemporary spiritual concerns. His works were included in various Lutheran hymnals and worship resources used throughout American congregations. He remains remembered as a significant contributor to the development of modern Lutheran church music and worship literature.