Frances Jane van Alstyne, more commonly known as Fanny J. Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. She was a prolific hymnist, writing more than 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with more than 100 million copies printed.... Wikipedia
Born: March 24, 1820, Brewster, NY
Died: February 12, 1915 (age 94 years), Bridgeport, CT
Spouse: Alexander van Alstyne (m. 1858–1902)
Parents: Mercy Crosby and John Crosby
Children: 1
Songs
To God Be the Glory
Draw Me Nearer
A Wonderful Savior Is Jesus My Lord
Jesus Is Tenderly Calling
Redeemed
Give Me Jesus
Close to Thee
Lord Here Am I
Herr, mein Heiland und mein Hirte
Rescue the Perishing
Que Segurança
Saved By Grace
Moments Of Prayer
Old Rugged Cross
Every Day And Hour
New World Carols, Op. 515: No. 2, In a Lowly Manger Sleeping
Mä Jeesuksesta laulan
Trabalho Cristão
Av ditt kors
Little Lamb
Pass Me Not
Threescore Years and Ten
Salige Visshet