Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), the...
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Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879), the British hymn writer, was a woman well acquainted with trials. Havergal was not blessed with great health, suffering recurring illnesses and constant weakness all her life. Her mother died when she was eleven years old. In 1859 her doctor informed Havergal that she must choose between writing and her health; she couldn't have both. Havergal chose writing. In 1874, her American publisher went bankrupt, causing her great financial hardship. In 1876, the offices of her British publisher burned to the ground. At the time the complete manuscript (and only copy) of Songs of Grace and Glory, were in the offices. Despite failing health, Havergal rewrote from her memory the words and music of that book.
Far from being bitter about her life, Havergal wrote, " 'Thy will be done' is not a sigh but only a song! I have not a fear, or a doubt, or a care, or a shadow upon the sunshine of my heart."
(Source: Warren W. Wiersbe, Heroes of the Faith, Lincoln, Nebraska, Back to the Bible, 1982.)
-- Becker 2
Far from being bitter about her life, Havergal wrote, " 'Thy will be done' is not a sigh but only a song! I have not a fear, or a doubt, or a care, or a shadow upon the sunshine of my heart."
(Source: Warren W. Wiersbe, Heroes of the Faith, Lincoln, Nebraska, Back to the Bible, 1982.)
-- Becker 2
