Wednesday, March 30, 2011

It is well- Horatio Spafford

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say (Psalm 32:8/ Isaiah 48:17)
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

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, (John 16:33)
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, (Romans 5:6-8)
And hath shed His own blood for 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, (Colossians 2:14)
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: (Philippians 1:21)
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for death as in life (Matthew 11:29/ Revelation 21:4)
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

But, Lord, tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
Thy sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul! (Psalm 116:7)

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, (1 Corinthians 13:12)
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.


If you aren't familiar with the story behind these lyrics take time to read it here under 'Hymn Story'.

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