“It Is Well with My Soul” as written by Horatio Spafford, with the refrain included. These lyrics are often sung in church services and have brought comfort to many people over the years:
- 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:
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 hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath 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 - 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. Refrain
Additional Verses (Less Commonly Sung):
Some hymnals include additional verses that further expand on the themes of faith, redemption, and hope. Here are two such verses:
- 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. Refrain - 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!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul! Refrain
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The Message:
The hymn is powerful because it expresses deep peace and trust in God, even during great pain. Horatio Spafford’s personal story of loss and faith gives the words a highly personal and emotional resonance, making it a source of comfort and inspiration for generations.
Whether sung in times of joy or sorrow, “It Is Well with My Soul” remains a testament to the unshakable hope found in Christ.
Last modified: February 1, 2025
