Fanny Crosby

Frances Jane Crosby (usually known as Fanny Crosby) (March 24, 1820 – February 12, 1915) was an American poet and lyricist. She wrote Protestant hymns. She was a lifelong Methodist. She wrote over 8,000 hymns in her life, even though she became blind shortly after she was born. She was also known for her preaching and speaking.

Crosby is one of the most famous hymn writers in history. Some of her most well-known and best-loved songs are "Blessed Assurance", "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour", and "To God Be the Glory".

 Related pages 
List of poets from North America

 Other websites 

The New York Institute for Special Education page on Fanny Crosby
Fanny Crosby page at Cyberhymnal  Words and MIDI music for over 400 hymns.
Biographies at Wholesome Words

Category:1820 births
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Category:American Methodists
Category:American poets
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Category:Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductees
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