Christian Reflection and Prayer

BLIND FANNY THINKS OF OTHERS

Scripture:

Psalm 126

"He that goes forth and weeps, bearing
precious seed, shall doubtless come again
with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."

"Rescue the perishing
Care for the dying
Snatch them in pity from sin and
the grave;
Weep o'er the erring one,
Lift up the fallen,
Tell them of Jesus the mighty
to Save."

Frances Jane Crosby was born in
Putnam county, New York on March
24, 1820. Her sight was destroyed at
the age of six weeks because of the
misapplication of a poultice on her
eyes. She was blessed with a
wonderful disposition and accepted
her handicap with an unusual display
of courage.
Franny Crosby was born the second
time in 1851. Seven years later she
married a blind musician, Mr. Alexander
Van Alstyne.
Her cheerfulness and courage coupled
with simple, child like trust in devine watch-
care enabled her to write such heart
warming hymns as "Blessed Assurance",
"Jesus keep me near the Cross", and "Safe
in the Arms of Jesus".

Friday morning, February 12, 1915, just
prior to her ninety fifth birthday, Fanny
Crosby realized to the fullest the words she
had written and recited many times- "and I
shall see HIM face to face".

Reflection:

Here is another example of a person who would
not sit down and feel sorry for herself. In
her blindness she thought constantly of
others. We, like she, can find peace only
as we turn aside to help someone else
and then happiness seems to overtake us.