P is for Poet - Fanny J. Crosby

My granddaughter introduced me to the works of Fanny J. Crosby. This fascinating lady, blind from infancy, wrote her first poem at age 8:

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 nor I won't.

Here is another famous quote, said to her mother:

"Mother, if I had a choice, I would still choose to remain blind...for when I die; the first face I will ever see will be the face of my blessed Saviour."

A true inspiration for all times, Fanny also wrote many hymns. You might recognize a few, such as “Blessed Assurance” or “Praise Him, Praise Him.”

Thank you, Elianna, for sharing your school work with grandma!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanny_Crosby