I Know I am Saved

“I Know I Am Saved” by Bud Lyles is a testimony hymn filled with assurance, gratitude, and unshakable faith in the saving power of Jesus Christ. Written in a time when gospel songs emphasized personal salvation and joyful witness, this hymn captures the confidence of a believer who stands firmly on the promises of God. Its simple but powerful refrain, “I know I am saved,” echoes the certainty of those who have experienced the transforming grace of the Lord.

The song moves beyond mere emotion, grounding its message in the scriptural truth that salvation is not a feeling but a fact secured by faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross. Each verse gives voice to the believer’s journey from conviction to confession, and from fear to faith, celebrating the peace that comes from knowing sins are forgiven.

Bud Lyles wrote in the tradition of Southern gospel testimony songs, where personal experience and biblical truth blend to inspire both singer and listener. The melody’s warmth and rhythm make it easy to sing, while the lyrics affirm that salvation brings joy not only for the moment but for eternity.

This hymn serves as a public declaration of faith, encouraging others to trust in Christ and experience the same assurance. The believer can sing with confidence because the foundation of salvation rests on Christ alone, not on human effort. “I Know I Am Saved” continues to be a reminder that the gospel is not only a message to believe but a truth to live with joy and certainty each day.