Fanny Crosby (1820–1915) composed approximately 8,000 hymns published under her name and over 200 pseudonyms during her long life. In addition to her lyrical compositions, she published four books of poetry. She also spent her early adult years as a teacher, then devoted decades to mission work on behalf of the poor, immigrants, and prisoners.

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