Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Blessed Assurance’ by Acappella. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Acappella or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
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
[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
Repeat [Chorus]
All the day long we’re gonna praise him
Praise him, my savior
Me say blessed, you say assurance (blessed assurance)
Me say glory, you say divine (glory, glory divine)
Me say start it, you tell me sing it (start it, we’re gonna sing it)
Me say praise him, you tell me how long (praise him, all day long, all day long…)
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
O, what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir if salvation, I’ve been purchased of God
Born of His Spirit, washed in his blood
Repeat [Chorus]
Blessed (blessed) assurance (assurance) Jesus (Jesus) is mine (is mine)
What a (what a) foretaste (foretaste) glory (glory) divine (divine)
Heir of (heir of) heaven (heaven) purchased (purchased) of God (of God)
Born of (born of) spirit (spirit), washed in (washed in) blood (blood)
Praising my savior all the day long
All the day long
[Scriptural Reference:]
“Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews 10:22