## Finding Rest in Blessed Assurance by Elevation Worship
Fanny Crosby’s 1873 hymn "Blessed Assurance" has served as a cornerstone of congregational worship for over a century. Elevation Worship’s live rendition breathes new energy into this classic, blending the familiar, poetic verses with a modern, spontaneous bridge that emphasizes the victory of the resurrection.
At its core, the song explores the doctrine of assurance—the confident, settled peace that comes from knowing one belongs to Christ. The lyrics draw heavily on the themes found in Romans 8, reminding believers that they are heirs of salvation, adopted through the work of the Spirit. By keeping the original structure, the song maintains its focus on the believer's identity in Jesus, moving from the internal peace of "perfect submission" to an outward expression of praise.
The arrangement shifts in the latter half, moving from the hymn’s traditional melody into a declaration of Christ’s triumph over the grave. By connecting the historical reality of the resurrection to the personal testimony of the chorus—"This is my story, this is my song"—the track bridges the gap between generations. It serves as a reminder that while our circumstances may change, the foundational truth of the gospel remains the same. Whether sung in a quiet moment of reflection or in a large gathering, the song invites the listener to rest in the goodness of a Savior who is both the author of our faith and the conqueror of death.
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
O what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
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
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
Oh what a Savior, wonderful Jesus
Oh what a Savior, wonderful Jesus
Oh what a Savior, wonderful Jesus
Oh what a Savior, wonderful Jesus [x2]
Death could not hold You, You are victorious
Praise to the risen King
Death could not hold You, You are victorious
Praise to the risen King
Oh what a Savior, wonderful Jesus
Oh what a Savior, wonderful Jesus
Oh what a Savior, wonderful Jesus
Oh what a Savior