An Address by Fanny J. Crosby (1881)
"An Address" is a poem written by Fanny J. Crosby in 1870. The poem is a heartfelt and emotional expression of gratitude to God for His blessings and provision in the poet's life. Crosby, who was born blind, writes about how she has come to rely on her faith and trust in God, despite the challenges she faces as a result of her disability. Throughout the poem, Crosby expresses her deep appreciation for the Lord's love and care, and her confidence in His ability to guide and protect her. The poem is a beautiful example of Crosby's faith and devotion, and serves as a testament to the enduring power of prayer and trust in God.
By Fanny J. Crosby · First published 1881 · Genre: Religion & Spirituality, Biography, Non-fiction · 256 words
First lines
(Recited while on the tour through New York, 1843)
The deep blue sky, serenely light, On which your eyes with rapture gaze; Where stars unveil their mellow bright, And God his wondrous power displays;
The gushing fount, whose glassy breast, Reflects the parting hues of day, Nature in robes of verdure drest, The opening buds, the flowerets gay;
The lofty hills, the greenwood bowers- Though fair these rural scenes appear, On them to gaze must ne'er be ours: These orbs, alas! they cannot cheer.
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An Address is listed on Textopian as a poem by Fanny J. Crosby, dated 1881 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Fanny J. Crosby
- Date: 1881 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Biography, Non-fiction, History
- Length: 256 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Religion & Spirituality — The book is an address given by Fanny J. Crosby, a noted Christian hymn writer, indicating a strong theme of religion and spirituality.
- Biography — As the address by Fanny J. Crosby it provides insights into her thoughts, beliefs and experiences, thereby fitting into the Biography genre.
- Non-fiction — 'An Address' is based on real people, events and religious beliefs, not on imaginative or fictional stories, hence it is under the Non-fiction genre.
- History — As the book contains an account of a certain period in Fanny J. Crosby's life and her religious thoughts and beliefs, it also falls under the History genre.
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Christian · religious · spiritual · inspirational · poetry · devotional · hymn · worship · faith · belief · values · ethics