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“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.”

Quote by Fanny Crosby

Work

Fanny J. Crosby: An Autobiography

Fanny J. Crosby: An Autobiography provides a personal account of the life of Fanny J. Crosby, a prolific hymnist whose work has had a lasting impact on Christian music. The book covers her early life, her struggles with blindness, and her journey to becoming one of the most influential hymn writers of her time. Crosby's reflections on her faith and the inspiration behind her famous hymns are also discussed. more

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Fanny Crosby
Fanny Crosby

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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