Fanny Crosby

Fanny Crosby is known for 2 things: her blindness and her remarkable hymns. But understanding how she endured her blindness and why she spent the latter part of her life writing hymns is where her real legacy is found. Fanny Crosby was a 19th and 20th century Protestant Christian hymnwriter and evangelist. She was born in New York in 1820 and grew up in a devout Christian household. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Crosby remained deeply committed to her faith and dedicated her life to serving God and others. Crosby is perhaps best known for her hymns, which have been widely sung in churches around the world. She wrote over 8,000 hymns in her lifetime, many of which have become well-known and beloved by Christians. Some of her most famous hymns include "Blessed Assurance", "To God Be the Glory", and "Near the Cross". In addition to her hymn writing, Crosby was also an active evangelist and spent much of her time teaching about the Christian faith. She was known for her powerful and inspiring message and her ability to touch the hearts of those she served. Throughout her life, Crosby remained deeply committed to her faith and her calling to serve others. She is remembered as a talented hymnwriter and a deeply spiritual woman who inspired and encouraged countless people with her words and her life. Her legacy lives on through her hymns, which continue to be sung in churches around the world.

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