Godfrey Thring (25 March 1823 – 13 September 1903) was a British Anglican clergyman and hymn writer, born in Alford, Somerset, England. He was the son of Rev. John Gale Dalton Thring and Sarah Jenkyns, and had several notable siblings, including Theodore Thring, Henry Thring, Edward Thring, and John Charles Thring. Thring was educated at Shrewsbury School and Balliol College, Oxford, where he graduated with a BA in 1845. He was ordained in the Anglican Church and served as a curate in various parishes before becoming the rector of Alford with Hornblotton, Somerset, from 1867 to 1876. He was also a prebendary of East Harptree at Wells Cathedral.

Thring was known for his contributions to hymnody, having published several collections of hymns and sacred lyrics. His works include "The radiant morn has passed away" and "Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep." He also added verses to the hymn "Crown Him with Many Crowns," originally written by Matthew Bridges. Thring's commitment to education and the arts was evident in his support for local schools and his commissioning of architect Thomas Graham Jackson to build churches in Hornblotton and Lottisham.

Godfrey Thring passed away on 13 September 1903 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England, and was buried there. His legacy as a hymn writer and clergyman is remembered through his contributions to church music and his dedication to his community.