"Blessed Assurance" [Christian Hymn]   Assurance is defined as a “pledge or promise–a declaration that inspires or is intended to inspire confidence.” It’s not a casual commitment, not a pinky promise. Rather, it delivers on a certain outcome, especially if it's blessed. The familiar Christian hymn, “Blessed Assurance,” speaks of the ultimate promise: everlasting life.   While serving as Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Rev. Peter Eaton wrote of the “little deaths” we face each day. Examples include financial woes, disappointments, and health challenges. All these things and more are covered under a blessed assurance that allows us to live on.   With the promise we've been assured, it seems right to stay hopeful—grateful for each new day. With love in our heart and our actions, we demonstrate the power of fulfilled promises. To help inspire you, I offer my rendition of “Blessed Assurance.”        —Cheryl Farrell   The lyrics to “Blessed Assurance” were written in 1873 by blind hymn writer Fanny J. Crosby to the music written in the same year by Phoebe P. Knapp. [Source: Wikipedia]    Recording Engineer: Per Kjeller     Keyboards: John Scott Photography courtesy of Microsoft Office Clip Art. Corrie Ten Boom quote from the Quote Garden: www.quotegarden.com St. James Episcopal Church is in Lancaster, PA. Assurance definition: Encarta Dictionary English (NA)