Fanny Crosby 
Prolific poet who filled hymnals
"I think it's a great pity that the Master did not give you sight when he showered so many other gifts upon you," remarked one well-meaning preacher to poet/hymnwriter Fanny Crosby.
"Do you know that if at birth I had been able to make one petition, it would have been [to be] born blind?" replied the prolific writer, who only had sight the first six weeks of life. "Because when I get to heaven, the ...
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BJ(Registered User)
I am thankful that many of her hymns are still being used and modernized by emerging generations. The Scripture that she memorized is poured into her hymns and the H.S. utilizes the words to speak to our hearts and teach us truth.
Laverne Helfert(Registered User)
Recently saw a movie on Netflix on Fanny Crosby. What an inspiring woman.
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