Ignaz Franz

1719–1790

Lyricist

Ignaz Franz was an Austrian Catholic priest and hymn writer whose German hymn texts became influential in Catholic liturgical music. He is best known for his hymn "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden" text adaptations and other devotional works that shaped Catholic hymnody in the 18th century.

Lyrics written · 2 hymns

29 Sing Praise to God 30 Holy God, We Praise Your Name