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Assurance is one of the synonyms for trust (noun).
Searching for assurance on re-worship.blogspot.com I came across many references to Words of Assurance (of forgiveness), often used in the service after a time of confession.
Here are some words of assurance written by John Birch – assurance that goes a lot deeper than feelings alone as it is based on the character and love of God.
Confession and forgiveness
(A moment or two of quiet where we might make our silent confession to God)
(Romans 4:7-8)
For your embracing love
a Father’s love
a Mother’s love
The love that sees our failings
and forgives us
The love that sees our joys
and embraces us
The love that knows no ending
or beginning
The love that could die for us
and did
We bless you.
We bless you!
— written by John Birch, and posted on http://www.faithandworship.com/
From the blog:
Forgiven and forgotten