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, ...

Fanny J. Crosby was a blind hymn writer who inspired generations through her deep faith and powerful lyrics. Despite losing her sight shortly after birth, she wrote over 8,000 hymns that touched ...

Hymns have journeyed through centuries, carrying deep theology, rich melodies, and a sense of spiritual heritage. From Fanny Crosby’s 19th-century classic “Blessed Assurance” to today’s blended ...

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 ...

Dr. Shellie O’Neal will perform “This Is My Story, This Is My Song,” her one-woman show about Fanny Crosby, at 7 p.m. March 28 in the Mary S. Lewis Theater at Jacksonville College. Fanny Crosby was a ...