A Brilliant Brain

Fanny Crosby

1820–1915 — USA

Era: Modern

Brilliance: 7/10 | Stewardship: 10/10 | Composite Index: 70

Blind from infancy. 8,000 hymns.

"It seemed intended by providence that I should be blind all my life, and I thank Him."

Biography

Lost sight at 6 weeks due to doctor error. 8,000+ hymns — more than anyone in history. Worked NYC rescue missions into her 90s.

Key Facts

  • Blind from 6 weeks old
  • 8,000+ hymns — most in history
  • 200+ pseudonyms
  • NYC rescue missions into her 90s
  • 'Blessed Assurance' alone is a legacy

She never saw a sunrise. She wrote 8,000 songs about glory.

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