Saved by Grace: The Hymn of Crosby and Moody

Traveler’s Tales · Jun 5, 2026 · 7m · transcript

This episode tells the true story behind Fanny Crosby’s hymn "Saved by Grace" — how a blind hymn writer, encouraged by Moody and others, found a once private, encouraging poem became a beloved hymn after being shared at a conference and set to music. Now the profound truth of that timeless hymn has wafted across continents, reminding us that we are saved only by His grace.

HYMN LYRICS: Saved By Grace

1. Some day the silver cord will break,

And I no more as now shall sing;

But oh, the joy when I shall wake

Within the palace of the King!

(Refrain) And I shall see Him face to face,

And tell the…