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“Can ye fathom the ocean, dark and deep, where the mighty waves and the grandeur sweep?”

Quote by Fanny Crosby

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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. more

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