Frances Jane Crosby, born in 1820, is hailed as one of the most prolific hymnists of all time. Identified in our hymn books as Fanny Crosby, she penned over 8,000 hymns.
Classic hymns like Blessed Assurance, To God Be the Glory, All the Way My Savior Leads Me, and A Wonderful Savior is Jesus My Lord are still sung in our churches today. However, the joyful lyrics don’t reveal her life marked by suffering. Continue reading
