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It seemed intended by the blessed providence of God that I should be blind all my life, and I thank him for the dispensation. If perfect earthly sight were offered me tomorrow I would not accept it. I might not have sung hymns to the praise of God if I had been distracted by the beautiful and interesting things about me.
 Fanny Crosby

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Because when I get to heaven, the first face that shall ever gladden my sight will be that of my Savior.
 Fanny Crosby
If I had a choice, I would still choose to remain blind...for when I die, the first face I will ever see will be the face of my blessed Saviour.
 Fanny Crosby