It Is Well With My Soul...

Have you ever wondered if there is a story behind the songs you like?

That's what I discovered about one of my favorite hymns called "It Is Well With My Soul". This hymn is pretty popular in Christian churches. I have sung this hymn for many years; but not until today, I learned of the true story behind it.

After listening to the story, I have a complete different take on this hymn...  I appreciate it even more.  My heart aches to learn of the tragedies Mr. Horatio Spafford, the author, had to endure. His life is very similar to Job's. Despite the trials they had to go through, they still stood firm on their faith in GOD.

What I learned from the story is that when I keep our focus on GOD; with solid faith, nothing can break nor shake me.

TRUE STORY Behind the Hymn "It Is Well With My Soul"

The Hymn "It Is Well With My Soul" featured by Jennifer Holiday
 

 

"It Is Well With My Soul" Lyrics

When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
What ever my lot you have taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul

Though the devil will ruin, though trials may come
Let this blessed assurance control
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate
And He shed His own blood for my soul

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

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, oh my soul

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

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

And Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight
And 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
It is well, it is well with my soul

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