Fanny Crosby was an American hymn writer and poet renowned for her contributions to Christian music. Born on March 24, 1820, she lost her sight at a young age. Crosby's extensive body of work includes over 8,000 hymns, many of which have become enduring classics. She passed away on February 12, 1915.
Related Quotes
Source: Fanny J. Crosby: An Autobiography
“Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.”
Source: Fanny J. Crosby: An Autobiography
“The angel of mercy, the child of love, together had flown to the realms above.”
Source: A Wreath of Columbia's Flowers: 1858
“Chords that were broken will vibrate once more.”
Source: Fanny Crosby's Story of Ninety-four Years
“We are traveling on with our staff in hand... We are pilgrims bound for the heavenly land.”
“It is not enough to have a song on your lips. You must also have a song in your heart.”
Source: Fanny J. Crosby: An Autobiography
“Can ye fathom the ocean, dark and deep, where the mighty waves and the grandeur sweep?”
Source: Fanny J. Crosby: An Autobiography