A Foretaste of Glory Divine
"No, the wisdom we speak of is the mystery of God—his plan that was previously hidden, even though he made it for our ultimate glory before the world began. But the rulers of this world have not understood it; if they had, they would not have crucified our glorious Lord. That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, 'No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.'” 1 Corinthians 2:7-9 One of the most brilliant hymns ever sung is Blessed Assurance , written in 1873 by Fanny Crosby (words) and Phoebe Knapp (music). It is brilliant because it beautifully captures the mysterious love relationship between Jesus and His children. Blind from a very early age and taught the Holy Bible by her grandmother, Fanny Crosby developed an intimate relationship with Jesus. You can hear and feel the depth of this love relationship in every word of the over 8,000 hymns she penned. Her life of obedience to God continues to bl