It is well with my Soul - Lyrics

 

1. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain: It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul. 2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. 3. My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!— My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! 4. For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul. 5. But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait, The sky, not the grave, is our goal; Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord! Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul! 6. And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul. "It Is Well with My Soul" is a hymn that holds a significant place in Christian worship and has become one of the most enduring and beloved hymns in the Christian tradition. The lyrics were written by Horatio Spafford, an American lawyer, and Presbyterian layman, in 1873. The music was composed by Philip Bliss, a prominent gospel musician of that era. The hymn's lyrics are deeply rooted in a personal tragedy that Horatio Spafford experienced. Spafford and his wife, Anna, were devout Christians who had previously suffered financial setbacks. In 1871, they lost their young son to scarlet fever. Shortly thereafter, the Great Chicago Fire destroyed much of Spafford's real estate investments, further compounding their financial difficulties. In 1873, the Spaffords decided to take a voyage to Europe to find solace and assist in the work of Dwight L. Moody, the famous American evangelist, who was conducting revival meetings in England. Horatio Spafford was unable to join his wife and four daughters on the trip, so he sent them ahead on the ship Ville du Havre while he stayed in Chicago to deal with some business matters. Tragically, the ship collided with another vessel in the Atlantic Ocean and sank. Anna Spafford survived, but their four daughters did not. She sent a telegram to her husband with the simple message, "Saved alone." Horatio Spafford immediately set out for England to be with his grieving wife. It is said that during his voyage across the same waters where the shipwreck had occurred, he was inspired to write the lyrics to "It Is Well with My Soul." The hymn reflects Horatio Spafford's profound faith and trust in God, even in the midst of unimaginable loss and suffering. The opening lines convey this deep sense of peace and acceptance: When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. These words have since comforted countless individuals facing their own trials and tribulations, and the hymn continues to be sung in churches and at religious gatherings around the world. It's a powerful expression of faith and a reminder that, despite the challenges and tragedies of life, one can find peace and solace in a steadfast trust in God. Copyright owners The Orchard Music On behalf of: Discover Worship

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