Cloud of Witnesses: Fanny Crosby

Cloud of Witnesses: Fanny Crosby

Fanny Crosby (1820-1915) was a prominent American hymnist and poet who wrote over 9,000 hymns and gospel songs in her lifetime. She was born in Putnam County, New York, and lost her sight at the age of six weeks due to an infection. Despite her blindness, she was highly educated and became a teacher at the New York Institution for the Blind.

Crosby began writing hymns in 1844, and many of her songs became popular in churches and revivals across the United States. Some of her most well-known hymns include "Blessed Assurance," "To God Be the Glory," and "All the Way My Savior Leads Me." She worked with several different composers throughout her career and had a special partnership with Phoebe Knapp, a gospel singer and organist.

Crosby's hymns were known for their simple, direct language and powerful message of faith and assurance. She continues to be remembered as one of the most prolific and influential hymn writers in American history.

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