Blessed Assurance

There are several hymns sung in churches across the world, but arguably one of the most powerful hymns is “Blessed Assurance.”

This classic hymn has weathered the test of time and still touches hearts over a century since its composition. It is no wonder to discover that the story behind the hymn is just as inspiring as the song itself.

Blessed Assurance Lyrics

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood

Chorus:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.

Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels, descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

Chorus:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.

Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

Chorus:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.

Songwriter: Phoebe Palmer Knapp

Publisher: Public Domain

The Unforgettable Story Behind the “Blessed Assurance” Hymn

The author of “Blessed Assurance” is Fanny Crosby, born in 1820 in Brewster, New York. Crosby lost her sight just a few weeks after she was born due to a combination of a severe cold and medical malpractice. However, her lack of sight was not her weakness but her strength. She became known as one of the best hymnists who ever lived. She wrote over 8,000 hymns, and “Blessed Assurance” is considered one of her finest.

Crosby wrote Blessed Assurance in 1873 while visiting her friend, Phoebe Knapp, a wealthy musician. Phoebe had shown Crosby a new melody she had created, seeking Crosby’s expert opinion. As soon as Crosby heard the melody, she knew it was the perfect tune to accompany her new poem. She asked Phoebe to play the melody repeatedly, and by the end of that afternoon, “Blessed Assurance” had been birthed.

The lyrics of the hymn are a celebration of Crosby’s unwavering faith in God. She calls out to all believers to rejoice and be glad in knowing the salvation that Jesus Christ brings. Crosby wrote this hymn after experiencing a deep sense of assurance in her faith, one that she described as more profound than all she had previously known.

“Blessed Assurance” speaks of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, hoping for the day when we will see Him face-to-face after spending our time on earth living for Him. The hymn became so popular that it was even used as one of the songs for Billy Graham Crusades.

Final Thoughts

“Blessed Assurance” is indeed a hymn with an unforgettable tale. It is the epicenter of hope when times are tough, and faith in God seems misplaced. Crosby’s testimony of unwavering faith in the Lord despite her blindness is a reminder to all Christians that the salvation of Christ is open to everyone.

There are many hymns, but none quite like “Blessed Assurance.” It captures the essence of Christianity and spreads hope to all believers.

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