To God Be the Glory

Performed by the OSLC Easter Choir in 2021, this beloved hymn will be familiar to many, although it is not found in the Lutheran Book of Worship. The hymn was written by Fanny J. Crosby and first published in 1875.

An interesting note on the recording and production of this video - our Easter Choir for 2021 was not able to meet in-person, due to COVID isolation protocols. A decision was made to record the choir in separate sessions, and then the individual performances were edited together to produce this video. We would like to thank the choir members for their contributions to our Easter worship, and in addition we want to thank the following people for their work "behind the scenes".

• Nancy Unsworth - Choir Director and Production Coordinator
• Larry Unsworth - Sound Recording
• Daniel Fraser - Video Editing
• Jayson Dayman - Audio Production

A Note About the Hymn's Composer

Frances Jane van Alstyne (née Crosby; March 24, 1820 – February 12, 1915), more commonly known as Fanny J. Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. She became blind at the age of 6 weeks, from maltreatment of her eyes during a spell of sickness.

Fanny Crosby was a prolific hymnist, writing more than 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with more than 100 million copies printed. She is also known for her teaching and her rescue mission work. By the end of the 19th century, she was a household name. 

For more information see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanny_Crosby.

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