Blessed Assurance – English Lyrics

• By: Carrie Underwood
• Album: My Savior

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the timeless beauty of the hymn "Blessed Assurance" through Carrie Underwood's powerful rendition. This song offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about the language of faith and hope that has comforted generations. Its lyrics, rich with meaning, can provide a source of strength and a deeper understanding of Christian beliefs. What makes this version special is Underwood's heartfelt delivery, which brings a renewed sense of peace and conviction to this beloved classic.

[English]

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

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

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

...

Ooh-ooh-ooh

Mm, mm

Perfect submission, all is at rest

I, in my Savior, am happy and blessed

Watching and waiting, looking above

Filled with God's 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

Praising my Savior all the day long

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
assurance /əˈʃʊərəns/ B2	noun - a positive declaration intended to give confidence
foretaste /ˈfɔːrteɪst/ C1	noun - an advance indication or sample of something
salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ B2	noun - the act of being saved from sin or evil
spirit /ˈspɪrɪt/ B1	noun - the non-physical part of a person, often regarded as the true self
praise /preɪz/ A2	verb - to express admiration or approval
story /ˈstɔːri/ A1	noun - a narrative, either true or fictitious
delight /dɪˈlaɪt/ B2	noun - a feeling of great pleasure
mercy /ˈmɜːrsi/ B2	noun - compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection
goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ B2	noun - the quality of being good
blessed /ˈblɛsɪd/ B2	adjective - made holy; consecrated
watching /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/ A2	verb - to look at or observe attentively
waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ A2	verb - to stay in one place until an expected event happens
long /lɔːŋ/ A1	adjective - measuring a great distance from end to end

Key Grammar Structures

• Jesus is mine

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the **simple present tense** to describe a current and ongoing state or fact.

• Born of His Spirit

  ➔ Passive Voice (Past Participle Phrase)

  ➔ The phrase is in **passive voice**, using the **past participle** 'born' to indicate being created or brought into a certain state by an external force.

• Praising my Savior all the day long

  ➔ Present Participial Phrase (Gerund phrase)

  ➔ The phrase is a **present participial phrase** functioning as an adverbial modifier, indicating the continuous action of praising.

• Visions of rapture now burst on my sight

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ Uses the **present simple tense** to describe a vivid current experience or perception.

• This is my story, this is my song

  ➔ Simple Present Tense (Copula + Noun)

  ➔ The structure is **simple present tense** with the **copula** 'is' linking the subject and complement, emphasizing identity or ownership.

• Filled with God's goodness, lost in His love

  ➔ Participial Phrases (Adjective Phrases)

  ➔ These are **participial phrases** acting like adjectives, describing the state of being **filled** and **lost**.