Day 37: Fanny Crosby - “This Is My Story, This Is My Song”
“Then Moses and the people of Israel sang this song to the LORD, saying, “I will sing to the LORD, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea. The LORD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.””
Introduction
One of the greatest expressions of the church is worship. There is no greater joy than coming together as one in God’s presence and lifting a harmonious voice to our Savior. Fanny Crosby knew how precious this time was. Because she loved the church and worship, she wrote hymns for God’s people to experience Him.
This Is My Story, This Is My Song
Crosby was blind, but that didn’t stop her from worshipping her God nor from serving His people. Though she lacked physical sight, she helped the church see Christ more clearly through her songs. She incorporated theology into her lyrics in a way that anyone could understand. And when the church sang her hymns, grounded in rich, biblical truths, they were reminded of His presence and grew deeper in His love.
Her songs also brought the church together to sing with one voice. One such hymn is “Blessed Assurance.” In it, the words “This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long” are deeply personal, yet become the church’s collective voice. For Crosby, worship is personal but finds its fullness in the community. She gave the church a song to express the amazing love and grace God has poured out for His people. She may not have seen hands lifted in praise, but she heard the church lifting their voices together in joyful admiration.
Reflection
When we gather on Sundays, God calls us, not just to appreciate Him but to actively participate in worship—listening and engaging with our hearts. The goal is to lift our voice so that it joins together in becoming a pleasing offering to God. We do this, not by singing louder, but by humbly and genuinely offering our hearts to Him. This is how we proclaim our salvation story and sing the song God has given us.