Blessed Assurance – Hymn with Lyrics and Chords

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Blessed Assurance (Key of A)

Lyrics
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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.

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.

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

 

The Meaning Behind Blessed Assurance

Blessed Assurance is one of the most beloved hymns of all time, offering a powerful declaration of faith and confidence in Jesus Christ. Written by Fanny J. Crosby in 1873, this timeless hymn reminds us of the security we have in Christ and the joy that comes from knowing we are His. The lyrics celebrate salvation, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the assurance of eternal life.

Singing Blessed Assurance is a way to proclaim our trust in God’s promises and to rejoice in the hope we have through Jesus. It is a song of testimony, joy, and unwavering faith.

The Story Behind the Song

Fanny J. Crosby, the hymn’s author, was blind from infancy, yet she wrote over 8,000 hymns during her lifetime. Despite her physical blindness, she had profound spiritual vision, and her hymns continue to inspire worshipers today. Blessed Assurance was written when her friend, Phoebe Knapp, played a melody for her and asked what it made her think of. Fanny immediately responded, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!”—and the hymn was born.

Biblical Inspiration

The lyrics of Blessed Assurance reflect key themes found in Scripture:

  • Hebrews 10:22 (NIV) – “Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.”
  • Romans 8:16-17 – “The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ.”
  • John 10:28-29 – “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”

These verses emphasize the security of our salvation and the unshakable promises of God.

Personal Reflection & Application

This hymn invites us to reflect on the assurance we have in Christ:

  • Do you have confidence in your salvation through Jesus?
  • How does knowing you are a child of God bring peace and joy to your life?
  • In what ways can you share this blessed assurance with others?

Let Blessed Assurance be more than just a song—let it be your testimony, a daily reminder that Jesus has secured your future and that your life is filled with His presence and love.

Sing Along & Share

We encourage you to sing along with the video above and meditate on the lyrics below. If this song has encouraged your heart, share it with someone who needs to be reminded of the blessed assurance we have in Christ!