Show Notes
Is your heart's longing to draw nearer to God or simply to escape the challenges you are facing? This episode shares the life and ministry of Fanny Crosby, a blind hymn writer who composed thousands of hymns—including "I Am Thine, O Lord." Fanny Crosby, although blind from infancy, memorized vast portions of Scripture and served among the poor and addicted while traveling and ministering across America. Hymn Lyrics: I Am Thine
1. I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,And it told Thy love to me;But I long to rise in the arms of faith,And be closer drawn to Thee. (Refrain) Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,To the cross where Thou hast died;Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,To Thy precious, bleeding side. 2. Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,By the pow’r of grace divine;Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,And my will be lost in Thine. (Refrain) 3. Oh, the pure delight of a single hourThat before Thy throne I spend,When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,I commune as friend with friend! (Refrain) 4. There are depths of love that I cannot knowTill I cross the narrow sea;There are heights of joy that I may not reachTill I rest in peace with Thee. (Refrain)
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Pastor Edward Hopper ministered to 19th-century New York sailors and anonymously wrote the hymn "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me," using nautical word pictures to illustrate that Christ will be their Guide through life’s uncertain journey. The hymn spread beyond the harbor and became an enduring comfort for believers facing storms and uncertain days. Jesus will pilot His people safely - all the way home. Originally published by Enjoying the Journey HERE. If you are not sure that your salvation is settled, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel Hymn Lyrics: Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me