Ask people to list their favorite hymns, and pieces written by Fanny Crosby are sure to be listed. Among her thousands of hymns are “Blessed Assurance,” “To God Be the Glory,” “All the Way My Savior ...

Fanny Crosby was a well-known American hymn writer who lived in the 19th century. Though she lost her eyesight as a baby, she never let blindness stop her from living a full life. She wrote over 8,000 ...

One of the more memorable parts of the Kennedy Center Honors last December was watching a gospel singer and children’s choir serenade actress Cicely Tyson with the hymn “Blessed Assurance.” In 2013, ...

Anyone who has stood in church and sung "Blessed Assurance" or "Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It" is familiar with the work of Fanny Crosby (1820–1915), one of America's most esteemed and prolific ...

Fanny Crosby was a beloved gospel singer and one of the most creative hymn writers of all time. Though she lost her sight as a baby, she used her voice and words to inspire millions through music. She ...

p>In her day, especially on Sunday mornings, Fanny Crosby was one of the most famous women in the United States. Crosby (1820-1915) wrote more than 8,000 Protestant hymns, many of which became ...

Readers may recognize Fanny Crosby’s hymns, including “Blessed Assurance” and “I Am Thine, O Lord,” before they recognize her name. Hence the need for this biography. Blumhofer faced a major obstacle ...