Hymn Story: Low in the Grave He Lay
Robert Lowry was born in Philadelphia on March 12, 1826. He graduated from Bucknell University and became a Baptist minister. In 1868, he became editor of the Sunday School hymn books, having succeeded William B.…
Behind the Hymn: Is this not the land of Beulah
Not a lot is known about this hymn. The records in the public domain attribute the song to William Hunter and states he wrote the song sometime before 1884. However, other records credit William B.…
Profile of a Hymn Composer: Fanny Crosby
Frances Jane Crosby was born on March 24, 1820 in Brewster, New York. She is best known as Fanny. At the age of six weeks, Fanny caught a cold that caused inflammation in her eyes.…