Fanny Crosby
Fanny Crosby
Frances Jane van Alstyne, more commonly known as Fanny Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. A member of the Sixth Avenue Bible Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York, she wrote many hymns together with her pastor, Robert Lowry. She was one of the most prolific hymnists in history, writing over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with over 100 million copies printed, despite being blind from shortly after birth. She is also known for her teaching, and...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth24 March 1820
CountryUnited States of America
Oh, what a happy child I am, although I cannot see! I am resolved that in this world, contented I will be!
When I get to heaven, the first face that shall ever gladden my sight will be that of my Savior.
The angel of mercy, the child of love, together had flown to the realms above.
Chords that were broken will vibrate once more.
Can ye fathom the ocean, dark and deep, where the mighty waves and the grandeur sweep?
Redeemed how I love to proclaim it. Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Redeemed thru His infinite mercy His child and forever I am.
Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
Because when I get to heaven, the first face that shall ever gladden my sight will be that of my Savior.
We are traveling on with our staff in hand... We are pilgrims bound for the heavenly land.
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God. Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
Oh what a happy soul am I although I cannot see, I am resolved that in this world contented I shall be. How many blessings I enjoy that other people don't. To weep and sigh, because I'm blind? I cannot and I won't.
Sometimes I need to reject the music proposed for my songs because the musicians misunderstand that the Fanny Crosby who once wrote for the people in the saloons has merely changed the lyrics. Oh my no. The church must never sing it's songs to the melodies of the world.
Take the wold, but give me Jesus; In His cross my trust shall be, Till, with clearer, brighter vision Face to face my Lord I see.
It is not enough to have a song on your lips. You must also have a song in your heart.