Classic Hymns From The Shadowlands

Blessed Assurance is a wellknown Christian hymn The lyrics were written in 1873 by blind hymn writer Fanny Crosby to the music written in 1873 by Phoebe KnappCrosby was visiting her friend Phoebe Knapp as the Knapp home was having a large pipe organ installed The organ was incomplete so Mrs Knapp using the piano played a new melody she had just composed When Knapp asked Crosby What do you think the tune says Crosby replied Blessed assurance Jesus is mineThe hymn appeared in the July 1873 issue of Palmers Guide to Holiness and Revival Miscellany a magazine printed by Dr and Mrs W C Palmer of 14 Bible House New York City The popular song reflects Crosbys walk of faith as expressed by the apostle Paul in Philippians 121 For to me to live is Christ and to die is gainLyricsStanza 1Blessed assurance Jesus is mineO what a foretaste of glory divineHeir of salvation purchase of God Born of His Spirit washed in His bloodRefrainThis is my story this is my song praising my Savior all the day long this is my story this is