You may not know her name, but you have probably sung many of her songs throughout your life. Fanny Crosby was considered the “Queen of Gospel Songwriters,” penning lyrics to over 8,000 hymns. Among her most popular are Blessed Assurance, O Gentle Savior, and To God Be the Glory. Blind since infancy, Fanny was a pioneer who considered hardship an opportunity to love and trust God more deeply. Learn how her powerful faith drove her as a writer, teacher, mission worker, and advocate for the blind. This episode concludes with a live performance of one of Fanny’s greatest hymns of faith.
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Higher Ground | A Movie Cowboy’s HymnGil Urick2022-07-20T19:55:27-04:00
Higher Ground | A Movie Cowboy’s Hymn
Higher Ground | Tragedy to TriumphGil Urick2022-07-20T19:51:28-04:00
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Higher Ground | What A Day That Will BeGil Urick2022-07-20T19:43:27-04:00
Higher Ground | What A Day That Will Be
Higher Ground | Blessed AssuranceKaren Quintero2022-07-20T19:35:23-04:00
Higher Ground | Blessed Assurance
Higher Ground | Leaning on the Everlasting ArmsKaren Quintero2022-07-20T19:33:23-04:00
Higher Ground | Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Higher Ground | Salvation MedleyKaren Quintero2022-07-20T18:00:01-04:00
