Blessed Assurance: The Life and Hymns of Fanny Crosby

Church History

In this episode, we explore the inspiring life of Fanny Crosby, a remarkable woman who overcame tremendous challenges to become one of the most prolific hymn writers in history. Born in 1820 in a young and evolving America, Fanny lost her sight due to a tragic accident when she was just a baby. Despite her blindness and other hardships, including the death of her child and surviving a cholera epidemic, Fanny's unwavering faith and exceptional memory allowed her to memorize vast portions of the Bible and write over 8,000 hymns. We delve into the stories behind some of her most famous hymns, such as "Blessed Assurance," "To God Be the Glory," and "Rescue the Perishing." Her hymns, filled with themes of God's faithfulness and love, continue to inspire and touch the hearts of believers worldwide. Check the show notes for links to the talented artists who perform these hymns at the end of each episode. Links: Song Rescue the Perishing by Fountain view Academy https://youtu.be/7SdzVOILZFQ?si=ezt5WWM03plZQiwZ Blessed Assurance by Lor https://youtu.be/NzOHBLmEw60?si=coPVnNCHtbzqsL2I https://linktr.ee/loreleesiemens If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: Florence Nightingale the Lady of the Lamp https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-14380092/florence-nightingale-the-lady-of-the-lamp Just As I am: https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34643307/just-as-i-am-the-song-of-the-broken-hearted D.L. Moody Part 2 https://loreleesiemens.com/media/771671-3210084-34693937/d-l-moody-preaches-around-the-world