Frances Jane Crosby (March 24, 1820 – February 12, 1915), usually known as Fanny Crosby in the United States and by her married name, Frances van Alstyne, in the United Kingdom, was an American Methodist rescue mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. During her lifetime, she was well-known throughout the United States. By the end of the 19th century, she was "a household name" and "one of the most prominent figures in American evangelical life". She became blind while an infant.
Best known for her Protestant Christian hymns and gospel songs, Crosby was "the premier hymnist of the gospel song period", and one of the most prolific hymnists in history, writing over 8,000, with over 100 million copies of her songs printed. Crosby was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1975.[7] Known as the "Queen of Gospel Song Writers", and as the "Mother of modern congregational singing in America", with "dozens of her hymns continu[ing] to find a place in the hymnals of Protestant evangelicalism around the world", with most American hymnals containing her work, as "with the possible exception of Isaac Watts and Charles Wesley, Crosby has generally been represented by the largest number of hymns of any writer of the twentieth century in nonliturgical hymnals". Her gospel songs were "paradigmatic of all revival music", and Ira Sankey attributed the success of the Moody and Sankey evangelical campaigns largely to Crosby's hymns. Some of Crosby's best-known songs include "Blessed Assurance", "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour", "Jesus Is Tenderly Calling You Home", "Praise Him, Praise Him", "Rescue the Perishing", and "To God Be the Glory". Because some publishers were hesitant to have so many hymns by one person in their hymnals, Crosby used nearly 200 different pseudonyms during her career.
Crosby wrote over 1,000 secular poems, and had four books of poetry published, as well as two best-selling autobiographies. Additionally, Crosby co-wrote popular secular songs, as well as political and patriotic songs, and at least five cantatas on biblical and patriotic themes, including The Flower Queen, the first secular cantata by an American composer. Crosby was committed to Christian rescue missions, and was known for her public speaking. (Collapse)...(Read more)
Give God the Glory Bk 1 In "Give God the Glory" Books one and two, I have chosen what I believe to be the best known and loved hymns to Christians around the world. Book one contains: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Abide With Me, All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name, Faith of Our Fathers, Holy, Holy, Holy, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, Joyfully, Joyfully, We Adore Thee, Onward Christian Soldiers, Rock of Ages and We Gather Together. These hymns may be played as easy beginner solos or as a duet with the optional jazzy chord accompaniments. I have tried to the best of my ability to pattern these books after my book "Merry Christmas From Middle C" published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company in 2012.
"Ragtime and Blues" Bk 1 My students genuinely seem to enjoy these original blues and rag. Kjos WP 1173 http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/search.jsp?keywords=Phil+Hamm
"Merry Christmas From Middle C" "Merry Christmas From Middle C" There are 18 Christmas songs for the beginning pianist. These solos stand alone, but included are jazzy accompaniments that give these old favorites a new and exciting sound. Published through Neil A. Publishing Company WP1164
"Ragtime and Blues" Bk 2 My students
genuinely seem to
enjoy these original
blues and rag. Kjos
WP 1174
http://www.jwpepper.
com/sheet-
music/search.jsp?
keywords=Phil+Hamm
Give God the Glory Bk 2 In "Give God the Glory" Books one and two, I have chosen what I believe to be the best known and loved hymns to Christians around the world. Book two contains: Amazing Grace, Angels From the Realms of Glory, At the Cross, Have Thine Own Way, Lord, Jesus Loves the Little Children, Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam, Nothing But the Blood of Jesus, Oh, How I Love Jesus, Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In, Sweet Hour of Prayer, What a Friend We Have in Jesus. These hymns may be played as easy beginner solos or as a duet with the optional jazzy chord accompaniments. I have tried to the best of my ability to pattern these books after my book "Merry Christmas From Middle C" published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company in 2012.
Jazzy Hymn Arrangements This book contains 24 easy to play hymn arrangements at the intermediate level.
"Jazzy Christmas Arrangements" These 18 easy to play jazzy arrangements, plus a bonus sacred medley, were created for the intermediate pianist. There is plenty of room left for the more advanced player to improvise. These selections include Auld Lang Syne, Away In A Manger, Deck The Halls, Go Tell It On The Mountain, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Hark, The Herald Angels Sing, I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, Jingle Bells, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Joy To The World, O, Christmas Tree, O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, The First Noel, Up On The Housetop, We Three Kings, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and the bonus Sacred Holiday Medley.
"Hymns I Know" Book one Christian book for beginners.
Jazzy Hymn Arrangements BK 2 These 18 easy to play jazzy arrangements, plus a bonus sacred medley, were created for the intermediate pianist. There is plenty of room left for the more advanced player to improvise.