Christian Biographies

Frances Jane Crosby AKA: Fanny Crosby
Born: March 24, 1820, Put­nam Coun­ty, New York.
Died: Feb­ru­a­ry 12, 1915, Bridge­port, Con­nec­ti­cut.

Fanny Cros­by was one of the best known wo­men in the Unit­ed States during the late 1800s. To this day, the vast ma­jor­i­ty of Amer­i­can hymn­als con­tain her work. Now you and your children can learn more about this extraordinary woman in this 46 minute dvd titled The Fanny Crosby Story.

It's an amazing Christian biography of the blind hymn writer who wrote more than 10,000 hymns all penned after the age of 40. Fanny Crosby is credited with authoring more verse than any human in history. Along with fulfilling the roles of wife, mother, friend, teacher, nurse to the sick during the cholera epidemic, humanitarian to the poor and disenfranchised, and friend of presidents Fanny Crosby was an exceptional woman by any standard. And her legacy lives on through the thousands of hymns that are still sung today.

Fanny Crosby was never bitter about her disability. Even at a young age of eight years of age she wrote these verses about her predicament:

    "Oh what a happy soul I am,
    Although I cannot see;
    I am resolved that in this world
    Contented I will be.

    How many blessings I enjoy,
    That other people don't;
    To weep and sigh because I'm blind,
    I cannot, and I won't."

Fanny Crosby's biography is life changing. Young and old will be inspired to use their talents and gifts in a more purposeful way after learning of the trials and victories Fanny Crosby experienced. The Fanny Crosby Story on dvd is perfect addition to any home library!

DVD Features:
Languages: English, Spanish
Subtitles: English
Viewing Format: Widescreen
Scene Selection
Run Time: 46 minutes

Bonus Material:
Out-takes and extended scenes
Director's Commentary