Behind the Hymn: Saved by Grace
Fanny Crosby, was a famed hymn composer in the 19th Century. She wrote over 5,500 hymns in her almost 95 years on earth. However, she spent the majority of her life blind. She became blind…
Behind the Hymn: Safe in the Arms of Jesus
Safe in the Arms of Jesus was written by Fanny Crosby. On April 30, 1868, William Howard Doan, a composer and friend of Crosby’s knocked on her door. He said, “Miss Fanny, I have exactly…
Behind the Hymn: Jesus Is Tenderly Calling You Home
Jesus Is Tenderly Calling You Home is a hymn often used as an invitational in the church. The hymn was written by Fanny Crosby and music was by George Coles Stebbins. Crosby had been blind…
Behind the Hymn: Jesus Our Blessed Redeemer
Praise Him, Praise Him, Jesus Our Blessed Redeemer is a hymn by beloved songwriter Fanny Crosby. Chester G. Allen married the melody to the lyrics written by Crosby. The hymn was first published in 1869…
Behind the Hymn: Pass Me Not O Gentle Savor
Pass Me Not O Gentle Savor is another popular hymn by prolific and beloved hymn writer Fanny Crosby. Crosby had been blind since she was six weeks old, but wrote over 8,000 songs in her…
Behind the Hymn: I am thine, O Lord
I Am Thine, O Lord is another beloved hymn by Fanny Crosby. Ira Sankey shared in his book that Fanny Crosby was visiting Mr. W.H. Doane, in is Cincinnati, Ohio home. They were talking about…
Behind the Hymn: Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It
Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It was written by Fanny Crosby. You may have also seen the hymn referred to as Redeemed. Fanny Crosby was a prolific poet and hymn writer. Fanny Crosby was…