The song “Blessed Assurance” is a heartfelt declaration of faith, peace, and security found in God’s love. It expresses the deep transformation that comes when a person turns from emptiness and self-reliance to being fully embraced by divine grace.
At its core, the song proclaims that God alone satisfies the human heart — all attempts to find fulfillment elsewhere are “vain and empty.” When the singer encounters God’s rescuing love, the soul is filled, resulting in a joy so complete that it overflows in song. The repeated refrain, “I won’t be shaken, I will not be moved,” reflects an unshakable trust that God’s strong, steadfast hand holds and protects them through all circumstances.
The title phrase, “Blessed assurance,” refers to the deep confidence believers have in their salvation and God’s constant presence. The song praises God as anchor, strength, portion, healing, and hope — everything the soul needs. Ultimately, it’s a modern hymn of rest and confidence: a testimony that no other love compares to God’s, and that His faithfulness gives stability and peace in a restless world.
All my attempts to be satisfied Were vain and empty Until the moment You rescued me And Your love filled me My soul sings Now my soul sings What blessed assurance I've found in You I've found in You I won't be shaken, I will not be moved How steadfast Your strong hand Is keeping me Is keeping me I won't be shaken, I will not be moved Oh, blessed assurance No other love that I've ever known Compares to You, God No other love that I've ever found Has done what You've done My soul sings Now my soul sings What blessed assurance I've found in You I've found in You I won't be shaken, I will not be moved How steadfast Your strong hand Is keeping me Is keeping me I won't be shaken, I will not be moved Oh, blessed assurance Ever my anchor Ever my strength Ever my portion And all I need Ever my healing Ever my hope Ever the truth that leads me home That leads me home What blessed assurance I've found in You I've found in You I won't be shaken, I will not be moved How steadfast Your strong hand Is keeping me Is keeping me I won't be shaken, I will not be moved What blessed assurance I've found in You I've found in You I won't be shaken, I will not be moved How steadfast Your strong hand Is keeping me Is keeping me I won't be shaken, I will not be moved Oh, blessed assurance
