Fanny Crosby Quotes (Images)
Showing all picture quotes-
Sorry
No results found
We havn't found any Picture Quotes by Fanny Crosby
Birth: | 24th March, 1820 |
Death: | 12th February, 1915 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Lyricist, Poet |
Frances Jane van Alstyne, more commonly known as Fanny Crosby was born in Brewster, New York, USA. She was an American lyricist and poet. A lifelong Methodist, she was one of the most prolific hymnists in history, writing over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with over 100 million copies printed. This is despite her being blind from shortly after birth. By the end of the 19th century, she was "a household name". Known as the "Queen of Gospel Song Writers", and as the "Mother of modern congregational singing in America". Some of Crosby's best-known songs include "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour", "Blessed Assurance", "Jesus Is Tenderly Calling You Home", "Praise Him, Praise Him", "Rescue the Perishing", and "To God Be the Glory". She wrote over 1,000 secular poems, and had four books of poetry published, as well as two best-selling autobiographies.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 24th April
Births
- 1997 - Lydia Ko
- 1974 - Derek Luke
- 1969 - Melinda Clarke
- 1916 - Lou Thesz
- 1889 - Stafford Cripps
Deaths
- 1993 - Oliver Tambo
- 1980 - Alejo Carpentier
- 2011 - Sri Sathya Sai Baba
- 1976 - Mark Tobey
- 1947 - Willa Sibert Cather
Quote of the day
Topics (Picture Quotes)
About Quoteswave
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends