Tuesday is “hymn” day. The selection today is “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine”; With a song in my heart; thoughts from our music director, Rick Roberts.
Good Terrific Tuesday Morning!
Tuesday is “hymn” day. The selection today is “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine”.
Fanny J. Crosby, an American poet, hymn writer, and composer, wrote the lyrics of the hymn “Blessed Assurance.” Fanny Jane Crosby, born on March 24, 1820, in Southeast, Putnam County, New York City. Fanny Crosby had the ability to see for two months until she developed inflammation in her eye. As a result, Fanny could only perceive the presence or absence of light but could no longer see physical objects. Despite her being blind, Fanny wrote over 8,000 songs, among them “Blessed Assurance”. Many believe that she drew inspiration from the bible verse, “Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” (Hebrews 10:22 KJV)
The central theme of the hymn focuses on heaven, portraying it as a perfect place where “perfect submission” and “perfect delight” will be realized. “Blessed Assurance” has withstood the test of time and remains one of the most beloved hymns sung on various occasions and in churches. Furthermore, the hymn continues to enrich congregations across the Christian faith community.
We sang this hymn a couple of Sundays ago. I could tell you like it because you sang joyously and with gusto. I am truly blessed to hear you sing like that. And, by your singing, I could tell you loved the words:
What a magnificent testimony to the love of God and the meaning it has for us as Christians. I can’t wait to get to heaven and sing that in glory, seated at the foot of the Throne. How ’bout you?
Have a blessed day.
With a song in my heart,
Rick