Enjoy Blessings Designated To I Alone
Recently I came across some poetry
one in particular really moved my heart
it was Fanny Crosby's very first poetry piece
her writing was amazing, her very first start
Speaking of being such a happy child
confessing truly she cannot see
but resolved in her plight of blindness
that to be contented she will be!
Amazingly recognising her many blessings
enjoyed she has that others don't know
makes one ponder of God's particular touch
on me and only me which to others don't go
Determination filled this lady fully
vowing not to weep or sigh at all
contentment surrounded her human frame
God was her anchor having got his call
Looking back now over her life
Fanny Crosby's words did so speak
of the saviour, she loved to tell
others who should also seek
(Fanny Crosby (1820-1915)
The blind poet hymn writer who penned so many wonderful hymns was a great inspiration to so many. This one I've written is based on her first piece she penned which I've put below.)
Fanny Crosby’s First Poem
Oh, what a happy child I am,
Although I cannot see!
I am resolved that in this world Contented I will be.
How many blessings I enjoy
That other people don’t!
So weep or sigh because I’m blind,
I cannot, nor I won’t!
Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2020
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