Blessed Assurance: Biography of Fances Jane van Alstyne(née Crosby
Frances Jane van Alstyne (née Crosby; March 24, 1820 – February 12, 1915), more commonly known as Fanny Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. A member of the Sixth Avenue Bible Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York, she wrote many hymns together with her minister, Robert Lowry. She was one of the most prolific hymnists in history, writing over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs,with over 100 million copies printed, despite being blind from shortly after birth. She is also known for her teaching, and her rescue mission work. By the end of the 19th century, she was "a household name".
Crosby wrote over 1,000 secular poems,and had four books of poetry published, as well as two best-selling autobiographies. Additionally, she co-wrote popular secular songs, as well as political and patriotic songs, and at least five cantatas on biblical and patriotic themes, including The Flower Queen, the first secular cantata by an American composer. Crosby was committed to Christian rescue missions, and was known for her public speaking.
1. Blessed assurance Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God;
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
Chorus:
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Saviour all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Saviour all the day long.
2. Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Vision of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angel descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love
3. Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Saviour am happy and blest
Watching and waiting, looking above
Fill'd with His goodness, lost in His love.
Amen.
Source: Gospel Hymns.
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