Bobs latest project Restore (2008) is a solo project.
Some of Bob's other CDs are:
Take My Healing To The Nations - Solo Project 1988
The Reigns - Integrity Music 1988
The Highest Place - Integrity Music 1990
Live Worship With Bob Fitts - Maranatha! Music 1990
Sacrifice - Solo Project 1991
Bethlehem’s Treasure - Integrity Music 1991
He Will Save You - Integrity Music 1993
Comfort My People - Solo Project 1994
A Taste of Heaven - New Creation Church 1995
I Will Bow To You - Integrity Music 2001
I Will Not Be Afraid - Live Worship Project 2001
Abundant - New Album Jan. 2019
In 1990, Bob pioneered the School of Worship which has now been multiplied in different areas of the world.
Bob and his family have been part of Youth with a Mission, which is a international, interdenominational missions organization.
Blessed Assurance
Bob Fitts Lyrics
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O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
Perfect submission, all is at rest
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
Watching and waiting, looking above,
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
The first verse of the hymn "Blessed Assurance" by Bob Fitts is a declaration of faith and assurance in Jesus Christ. The hymn writer expresses his joy and contentment in knowing that Jesus is his Savior and that he is an heir of salvation, purchased by God and made new by the Holy Spirit. The hymn describes the Christian experience of being washed in the blood of Jesus Christ, which represents the forgiveness of sins and the purifying of the soul. The hymnist declares that his heart is filled with a foretaste of glory divine, meaning that he is experiencing a small taste of heaven on earth by being spiritually born again.
The second verse elaborates on the theme of perfect submission and rest. The hymnist declares that he is happy and blessed in his Savior and is watching and waiting for the return of Jesus Christ. He is filled with the goodness of God and lost in His love, meaning that his soul is entirely consumed with the love of Christ. The final verse describes the visions and sensations that the hymnist experiences as a result of his faith. He sees visions of rapture, and angels bring messages of mercy and love from above.
Overall, the hymn "Blessed Assurance" is a song of faith and assurance in the love and salvation of Jesus Christ. It expresses the deep peace and joy that comes from knowing Christ and living a life of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Blessèd assurance, Jesus is mine!
I am filled with joy and comfort, knowing that Jesus belongs to me.
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
I experience a glimpse of heaven and its majesty, through my faith in Jesus.
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
I am an inheritor of salvation, bought by God Himself.
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
I am reborn through the Holy Spirit and cleansed by the sacrifice of Jesus.
Perfect submission, all is at rest
I am at peace and have complete trust in my Savior.
I in my Savior am happy and blest,
In my relationship with Jesus, I am truly content and blessed.
Watching and waiting, looking above,
I am eagerly awaiting Jesus' return, constantly seeking Him.
Filled with his goodness, lost in His love.
I am overwhelmed by the goodness of God, and completely immersed in His love.
This is my story, this is my song,
My life is a testimony to the grace and faithfulness of my Lord.
Praising my Savior, all the day long;
I spend my days rejoicing in and giving thanks for my Savior.
Perfect submission, perfect delight,
I surrender everything to my Lord, experiencing pure joy in this perfect submission.
Visions of rapture, now burst on my sight,
God's glory and blessings are now apparent to me, bringing euphoria and happiness.
Angels descending, bring from above,
Heavenly beings bring messages and blessings from God to me.
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
God's love and mercy speak softly to me, impacting my heart and soul.
Writer(s): Joseph F. Knapp, Gloria Roe Copyright: Word Music LLC
Contributed by Penelope B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
hannah
on Greater Things
what happened to that title "Greater Things Than These Shall You Do, In His Name, ...." ?
Emmanuel Kuza
on Song of Deliverance
Timeless, so inspiring...