[SeptemberMorn]

This hymn was written after two major traumas in Spafford’s life. The first was the great Chicago Fire of October 1871, which ruined him financially (he had been a wealthy businessman). Shortly after, while crossing the Atlantic, all four of Spaf*ford’s daughters died in a collision with another ship. Spafford’s wife Anna survived and sent him the now famous telegram, “Saved alone.” Several weeks later, as Spafford’s own ship passed near the spot where his daughters died, the Holy Spirit inspired these words. They speak to the eternal hope that all believers have, no matter what pain and grief befall them on earth.

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

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It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

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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!

Refrain

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.

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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!
Blessèd hope, blessèd rest of my soul!

Refrain

And Lord, haste the day when my 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.

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[(JD)]

Ah I know it well.

[SeptemberMorn]

Haven't been able to get that song out of my mind the last few days. I think He's trying to tell me something.

[(JD)]

I think it is a calming song. It's beautiful in 4 part harmony

[SeptemberMorn]

Wish I could hear you sing it!

This song has taken me through many a panic attack and severe bouts of depression. "When sorrows like sea billows roll... It is well, it is well with my soul."

[radio_flyer]

wow sky sings... hey sky you should visit paltalk and go to southern gospel music room and sing . Southern gospel room is filled with lots of wonderful folks...and some sing live..All you need is a mic and speakers..

I used to get so upset when I heard the song It Is Well. I did not like the song one bit..Feeling uncomfy that everyone was feeling sooo good. I never really listened to the words. All I heard was it is well with my soul.. and it bothered me big time.

But one night in the gospel room someone played it and I heard all the words for the first time. It was soooooooo soothing and peaceful and beautiful..... Is now one of my favs...

[SeptemberMorn]

My friend, Sky, is a woman of very many talents and a bottomless pit of knowledge... and she's my friend, too!

[JustAPixie]

[SeptemberMorn]

And so is {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Tanya}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[JustAPixie]

Thanks Tomi!!! You are my friend too!!!

((((((((Tomi)))))))

[LifeSong]

To be able to say with conviction, "It is well... with my soul" , for me, has to be the very definition of peace.
Thank you for reminding me of an old hymn that I used to sing with my Grandmother...
ahhh... good memories.

[Leslie]

Beautiful song. Brings back memories of being on the worship team.

Leslie