it is well with my soul
When peace like a river attends all my way;
when sorrows like sea-billows roll;
whatever my path, you have taught me to say,
“It is well. It is well with my soul.”
It is well (It is well),
with my soul (with my soul).
It is well. It is well with my soul.
Though Satan may challenge; though trials may come,
let this calm assurance control:
That Christ knows my need and my helplessness here
and has shed his own blood for my soul.
It is well (It is well),
with my soul (with my soul).
It is well. It is well with my soul.
The joy, Oh the joy, 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 (It is well),
with my soul (with my soul).
It is well. It is well with my soul.
For me, it is Christ; it is Christ now to live
though death’s waters over me roll.
No fear shall be mine, for in death as in life
you will whisper your peace to my soul.
It is well (It is well),
with my soul (with my soul).
It is well. It is well with my soul.
But, Lord, for your coming in glory we wait;
the sky, not the grave, is our goal.
The trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend.
Bless the Lord! Bless the Lord, Oh my soul!
It is well (It is well),
with my soul (with my soul).
It is well. It is well with my soul.
It is well (It is well),
with my soul (with my soul).
It is well. It is well with my soul.
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Horatio Gates Spafford (1828-88).
All songs covered by Christian Copyright Licensing (Europe) Ltd have been reproduced under CCL No. 543262.