Fanny J. Crosby: An Autobiography (Hendrickson Classic Biography Series)

The author of over 8,000 hymns that remain today at the very  
heart of Christian worship around the world, Fanny J. Crosby  
can be ranked among the greatest Christian hymn writers of all  
time. Her songs are woven so intricately into America's spiritual  
life that there is scarcely a hymnal that does not include one of  
her memorable pieces. Through lyrics that evoke in us times and  
experiences long forgotten, her hymns have lost none of their  
power to express the truth about God's work and love.  
  
Herein are her memories of eighty years. Told in her own words,  
this book relates her story of a life characterized by great spiritual  
depth and profuse creativity. Though blind since infancy, Fanny  
Crosby overcame great prejudice to become a poet and teacher,  
much beloved and respected. She lived a remarkable life and  
her passion for God infused her lyrics with evangelistic zeal that  
points people to a loving and welcoming Lord.  
  
Hendrickson Classic Biographies *feature enduring stories about  
real people whose lives have been touched and transformed by God,  
and who in turn have touched others with God's love. Each story  
has been carefully selected, gently edited if necessary, and freshly  
typeset, making every account-be it ancient or contemporary-a  
compelling read. Great lives reaching across the ages to touch lives  
today, encouraging, challenging, and inspiring.*Read less