31 Days of Hymns - Day 5

It Is Well with My Soul

Penned by Horatio Gates Spafford  after a series of devastating events including a family tragedy, these words confidently express deep trust in God and His Word as written in Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”.

God never promises that we will not have difficulties while on this earth, but He does promise to those who know Him that He will work it all for good. As I grow older, the suffering I see becomes clearer, more present, and painfully sharp, yet, my confidence in the promises of God are still my comfort and my hope. This hymn is my testimony that "It Is Well with My Soul".

Listen here:

Beautiful A Capella version song at church - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCeSccazL8I

Enhanced version by Hillsong - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv5V3bY6qlI

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 (may be sung after final stanza only):
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 has shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain


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

O 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. Refrain

More about this hymn:

http://www.hymnary.org/text/when_peace_like_a_river_attendeth_my_way