Blessed Assurance
“Blessed Assurance” is one of those hymns that feels like a steady anchor — joyful, confident, and unshaken. It’s a song that doesn’t plead or wonder; it declares. It reminds us that faith in Christ isn’t fragile or uncertain — it’s a sure foundation that fills our hearts with peace and praise.
The Story Behind the Hymn
This hymn was written in 1873 by Fanny J. Crosby, one of the most prolific hymn writers in history. Though blind since infancy, Crosby wrote over 8,000 hymns in her lifetime. “Blessed Assurance” came out of a simple conversation. A friend, Phoebe Knapp, played a melody on the piano and asked, “What does that tune say to you?” Without hesitation, Crosby replied, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!”
Those words became the first line of the hymn. The rest flowed naturally, a joyful celebration of salvation and security in Christ. It was published soon after and quickly spread through churches across America and beyond. Its message — full of joy and confidence — resonated with countless believers.
What Makes It Powerful
Unlike many hymns that ask questions or speak from sorrow, “Blessed Assurance” is full of certainty. It reflects a heart that knows exactly where it stands: in the grace of Jesus. The repeated line “This is my story, this is my song” makes it personal — it’s not just truth in theory, it’s truth lived out.
A verse that captures the message of this hymn is 1 John 5:13 (NIV):
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.
That kind of knowing — deep, soul-settled confidence — is what this hymn celebrates. It's not just about heaven someday, but about living each day with peace because of who Jesus is.
My Violin Cover
When arranging “Blessed Assurance” for violin, I wanted it to have a light but steady pace. The melody moves with a kind of calm confidence — not rushed, but full of joy. I kept the phrasing clear and uplifting, letting each note carry that sense of assurance.
With Violin Hymns, my goal is always to honor the heart of the original. In this case, I wanted the music to match the tone of the lyrics: bright, peaceful, and sure.
Listen and Reflect
The video is just below. As you listen, take a moment to think about your own walk with Christ. Are you resting in that assurance? This hymn reminds us that salvation isn’t something we earn — it’s something we’ve been freely given. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine. Oh what a foretaste of glory divine.
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, 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.
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.
Bridge:
Oh, what a Savior, wonderful Jesus!
Oh, what a Savior, wonderful King!
Death could not hold You—You are victorious!
Praise to the risen, risen King!
(Optional Refrain):
Oh, what a Savior, wonderful Jesus!
Oh, what a Savior, glorious Lord!
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