Words: Horatio Spafford
Music: Philip Bliss
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."
CHORUS
It is well (It is well) with my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Tho' Satan should buffet, tho' trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin- O the bliss of this glorious tho't-
My sin- not in part, but the whole-
Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
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.
CHORUS
It is well (It is well) with my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Again, this one has beautiful melody (and gorgeous harmony) as well as amazing words!
"Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, 'It is well, it is well with my soul.'" Wow!
I think the last two verses are my absolute favorite! I love how on the third verse he keeps sticking in little phrases: "My sin (O...the bliss of this glorious thought)" tries again but doesn't get very far :P "My sin (not in part but the whole) Is nailed to His cross, and I bear it no more! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!" Beautiful!! Obviously, the last verse hasn't happened yet, but it's glorious to think about. This one gives me shivers too. ;)
Hope you're enjoying these hymns as much as I do!!
Oh, I love this hymn! It is a definite favorite of mine :-) I have found it so encouraging to me at times. Thanks for sharing, Madi!
ReplyDeleteBtw, this is God's Maiden of Virtue :-)
Glad you enjoyed it. :)
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