Hymn Story: More Love to Thee
Elizabeth Prentiss, wife of a Presbyterian minister, spent much of her life as an invalid, “scarcely knowing a moment free of pain”. She was described as friend as “a very bright-eyed little woman with a…
Behind the Hymn: Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross
This popular hymn was written by Fanny Crosby, author of over 8,000 hymns and songs. She often collaborated with composer William Doane. Doane wrote the music and then the melody was played for Crosby. Upon…