Fanny Crosby’s Story of Ninety-Four Years (The Blind Hymn Writer) [Hardcover] as told to S. Trevena Jackson Fanny Crosby

Description

Vintage 1915 edition. Former library copy. Hardcover has some wear and fading. Front cover has a tear at spine and is loose as a result. Pages are clean and have fading around edges. Binding is secure.

This autobiographical account offers a rare glimpse into the life of Fanny Crosby, one of the most prolific and influential hymn writers of the 19th century. Despite being blinded shortly after birth, Crosby overcame immense adversity to pen over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, many of which are still sung in churches worldwide. This 1915 edition, published just a year before her death at age 94, captures Crosby’s remarkable story in her own words, recounting her struggles, triumphs, and unwavering faith. While bearing the hallmarks of its age and library provenance, this copy remains a poignant artifact of Crosby’s legacy, inviting readers to experience the enduring power of her hymns and the indomitable spirit that inspired them. For collectors and devotees alike, this volume represents a treasured opportunity to connect with a true pioneer of American hymnody.