Title: Blessed Assurance
Hymn Number: SS&S 873 (Sacred songs and solo)
1 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.
Refrain: This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long ;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture burst on my sight ;
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
3 Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Saviour am happy and blest ;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.
About The Hymn
Blessed Assurance” is a hymn written by Fanny J. Crosby in 1873. It expresses the confidence, peace, and joy that come from the believer’s relationship with Jesus Christ. The hymn is known for its themes of salvation, security, and the Christian’s assurance of eternal life. It reflects Crosby’s own experience of faith and trust in God’s promises, even though she was blind from infancy.
Verse 1: The Assurance of Salvation
“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.”
The hymn opens with a declaration of the believer’s personal assurance in Christ: “Jesus is mine!” This emphasizes the intimate relationship between the believer and Christ. The line “Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!” suggests that the joy and peace experienced in this life are just a glimpse of the eternal glory to come. The verse also highlights the believer’s status as “heirs of salvation,” redeemed through the work of Christ and born of the Holy Spirit.
Refrain: Continuous Praise
“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.”
The refrain emphasizes the believer’s response to salvation—unceasing praise. The repetition of “praising my Savior all the day long” reflects a life filled with worship and gratitude, a continuous expression of joy for God’s grace and salvation.
Verse 2: The Joy of Surrender
“Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels, descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.”
The second verse speaks of the joy that comes from fully surrendering to God’s will. The phrase “Perfect submission, perfect delight” conveys the peace and happiness that come when a believer surrenders completely to God’s plan. The line “visions of rapture now burst on my sight” describes the deep spiritual joy that fills the believer’s heart. The verse also emphasizes divine encouragement and care, with “angels descending” bringing “echoes of mercy” and “whispers of love.”
Verse 3: Perfect Rest in Christ
“Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Saviour am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.”
The third verse emphasizes the believer’s complete rest in Christ. “Perfect submission, all is at rest” reflects the peace that comes when believers fully surrender to God’s will. The line “I in my Savior am happy and blest” expresses the happiness and blessedness of knowing Christ. The verse speaks of the believer’s anticipation of Christ’s return—“watching and waiting, looking above”—and the fullness of God’s love that fills the believer’s heart as they are “filled with His goodness, lost in His love.”
Overall Message and Significance
“Blessed Assurance” is a hymn of deep confidence in the believer’s relationship with Christ. It celebrates the security of salvation, the joy of living in Christ, and the continuous praise that flows from the believer’s heart. The hymn reflects the peace that comes from surrendering to God’s will and living in the hope of eternal glory.
Through the refrain, “This is my story, this is my song,” the hymn invites believers to reflect on their own journey of faith and to live lives marked by continuous praise. “Blessed Assurance” remains a timeless hymn of faith, joy, and assurance in God’s redeeming love.