It Is Well With My Soul

(First Verse)
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, You have 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.

(Last Verse)
And Lord, haste my day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall appear,
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.

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Truly inspiring   michael (mikeleons2000_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2009-11-13
it is an encouraging song. Elizabeth (makuneliz_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2009-10-28
Golda, well, I almost had the story right. Here is a link for better facts than mine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Spafford Love David Perkins (davidperkins_AT_jesuschristsaid_DOT_com) 2009-10-13
Golda, the way I understand it, the man who wrote this song was in real estate in Chicago at the beginning of the 20th century. He and his family were wealthy and friends with a famous preacher. The preacher had gone to England to preach and the family without the Father because he had business to attend to and would come over later, sailed over. But the ship was hit by a torpedoe and sank drowning all four of his daughters. His wife survived and telegramed her husband "It is well with my soul." Later he sailed over to join his wife and at the spot where his daughters had died he had the inspiration for the song "It is well with my Soul." Beautiful story. I'll try to find a link to corroberate my memory. Love David Perkins Fort Worth Texas USA (davidperkins_AT_jesuschristsaid_DOT_com) 2009-10-13
This was sung at my brother's funeral.For a while I couldn't listen to it.I heard a little about the writer(that's how I started listening again) but I don't know the whole story.If anyone has an extract/excerpt,or even a site that I can read about this writer please forward it to me, Thank you  Golda (goldein71_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2009-10-10
This is a most wonderful expression of thanks to God from a man under the pressures of this world Verse 3 says My sin - O the bliss of this glorious thought 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 Dennis 2009-08-25
There is another part of this hymn writer's history which must be brought up. When a third tragedy hit his family, many of his fellow church members' claimed that it must be God's judgment for some sin. Thus, he left with his family and a handful of friends and lived as a broken man in Israel. John 2009-08-21
oh how beautifully you have sung this one of my favorite songs. God Bless you peg (peggylou0405_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2009-07-24
when i heard this song,i could not top crying,nowing that how much God love me. owl 2009-07-17
Elton you did such a beautiful job with the flash on this song. Thanks for using your wonderful talent to bless others like this. I am so blessed. Reaux 2009-07-12
When i hear this song I feel sorry for Jesus because of my sins. At the night when i listenin to this song it is well with my soul its real he is the only that can help you.Thanks for the person who writes this song. By the way I am also live with someone who is not related to me but the the thing is it is well with my soul. faapisa fulutusi (7 bolton place) 2009-06-29
This song is one of the most powerful and inspiring songs I ever heard. In time of troubles when I sing this song I could feel God's Hands in my soul and my life. Praise the Lord!  Steve Khongsngi (evets1_AT_rediffmail_DOT_com) 2009-06-22
This song had truly been a blessing to me.I had a chance to worship with Pastor Danny Davis at Jordan Grove Baptist and his sermon was about the author of this song.The Pastor clearly explained the reason why the author wrote the song. It was a help to me because I losted my daughter in August,2008.I can relate to what the author was saying.I have let go and let God.It is well with my soul. Each day God gives me a clear understanding of His Will being done. C. Feggins 2009-06-17
I just can't explain how i feel whenever i heat this song. It has been a real blessing to yhe soul and uplifting. Loise (lsnduta_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2009-06-17
My Husband,Terry had a massive stroke right after church on Feb.1,2009. He lived till Feb. 17 ,2009 . This song comforted me through that time and especialy afterwards. It still does because I start to get a litle down and God always brings it to me in some way. Thank you Sharon Wood (kayfraser33_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2009-05-05
THIS SONG HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY SOURCE OF ENCOURAGEMENT WHEN I FEEL DOWN fidelis 2009-05-04
Ohhh,whenever i sing this song,it always leaves a tear in my eye and i remember my mama for from her did i hear it first...i love this song melbourne 2009-04-03
very uplifting!Thank you. Fenny 2009-02-28
Thee amazing thing about this song is the circumstances in which it was written. Most people would question God and their faith after losing all 5 of their children to a tragic accident of a sinking ship. This man sat down and poured his heart to the lord on paper....What an amazing song...... Todd (toddavant5_AT_aol_DOT_com) 2009-02-17
This is an amzing song, I am reassured everytime I listen to it. Thank you. Nosipho Hohannesburg (nosiphonkosi_AT_ananzi_DOT_co_DOT_za) 2009-02-06
I just love this song. Ann 2009-02-04
Magnificient song Melanie 2009-01-18
"Nanamian gid ko sini nga kanta," means,"I really like this song." It gives me strength and revives me spiritually in times when I'm down and discourage. Mardz of Leon, Iloilo, Philippines. 2009-01-11
this song always bless my heart i enjoy it so much... royce 2009-01-05
The song is wonderful, and i always use the phrase it is well with my soul as my copyright. God bless the composer of the song and you that took your time to put it on the website. Ona in Nigeria (onagbonmama_AT_yahoo_DOT_co_DOT_uk) 2009-01-02
No matter what this song still says it best " it is well with my soul " I thought losing one son was bad and then I hear about Mr. Spafford and his wife losing five children and it makes me so thankfull for the children God left me with, two sons and a daughter. May 2009 be blessed and well to everyones soul ! Catherine Mary 2009-01-01
Last sunday when my pastor introduced his surmon by singing this song, i felt like my world had rolled a fresh again coz of the things, trials and tribulations have gone through in ma life. he read spafords biography and the state he was in when he first wrote this song and i realised that even in the darkest moments of ma life its well with my soul because of christ. dear brethren, every time you are going through some stuff just remember that there are others going thru worse things than you. and the bible says, our tribulations are just for a moment and after that God will bring us to a place of rest. it is well with your soul. sammy k (skimetu_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-12-09
This is my Mom's favourite song. 2008-11-27
My pastor loves this song. When the praise and worship team sings this song at church, it sounds great. I'm sure Heaven enjoys it also. Robert Rainwater (rlrainwater_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-11-25
Saya sangat di berkati lewat pujian ini...  Hance Lintang (hance_lintang_AT_yahoo_DOT_co_DOT_id) 2008-10-26
I too heard this song on Army Wives and had forgotten it was the one song a dear friend sang at my 20-year-old son's funeral 18 years ago. I'm now ready to sing it, because, finally, it is well with my soul! 2008-10-19
I love this song. Great song!!!! This song always touches me. Can't sing this song enough!! Love it! LJ 2008-10-18
I heard this song on Army wives and realized that I had not heard it in far too many years. It does in deed answer to the heart. Charlotte 2008-10-14
This song has been sung in my church for many, many years and we continue to sing it to this day. With all that I am going through it is good to know that God is still on the throne and He is forever uplifting me in so many ways. "IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL!" Gail 2008-10-08
Wow!!! I grew up in church hearing this song over and over again. It is one of my favorites. I love hearing it and singing it. It is truly well with my soul. Praise the Lord!!! Edith (gechie6_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2008-10-08
Hello,iam from Tanzania, this song is really good because it is always well in my soul with Jesus.I like it and may God bless you all. Mwaipopo (nsamwa_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-10-02
This was my darling brother's FAVORITE song. He went to Heaven in 2001 ~ I thank God that I can still can hear his favorite song. Thank You !!! Lu House 2008-09-19
This hymn is so beautiful. It really brings home the message that it is not worldly pleasures that bring peace, but instead the peace of Christ and the love of God to be found in family and true friendship and in a close relationship with God himself!! :) What joy to hear these words and this uplifting tune!!!! Young Christians need to sing this song to remind themselves of its meaning, and to stay true to Jesus in this awful world!!! Rose 2008-09-16
WHEN YOU FEEL DISCOUAGE LISEN TO THIS SONG "IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL." IT IS ALSOME TO KNOW IS ALWAYS WITH YOU. ROBERT A. SCHIFF (robert_DOT_schiff_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-09-04
I THING THIS SONG IS VERY GOOD. TO NOW WHAT EVER COMES IN OUR LIVE GOOD OR BAD WE NOW IT WILL BE WELL IN MY SOUL 2008-09-04
Cindy-2003 was a horrible year for me as well. Isn't Jesus good to meet us where we are and set us on a solid place? Praise His holy name! Chris 2008-07-26
WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO LISTEN TO ANYTHING ELSE JOSE GARAY (FRAMEABLE2009_AT_YAHOO_DOT_COM) 2008-07-26
I went to a funeral somebody was singing that song everyone was overflow with the holy spirit:<IT IS ALWAYS VERY WELL WITH OUR SOUL> Valencia Leon (valencia-leon_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2008-07-14
Wow! Need I say more. Great job gives a wonderful blessing to anyone who might listen. God bless you. Major Lorne Hiscock,Pastor (lornehiscock_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2008-06-21
life is veritable..know its beginning and determined of its end. i love the song so much..it reminds me of how powerful and all - knowing GOD we have.life is a game itself. it somehow connotes my feelings that whatver fate we wish to come true..wherever destiny bring us.. 'it is really well with my soul'. My trust is in You Lord. in Dubai, Giovanni giovanni (giovannimirafuentes_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-06-13
hello-my name is judy c. i live in tennessee-i was raised up in church-all my life-i had the best christian parents-as my father was our preacher-the song-it is well with my soul-is one of my many favorite gospel songs-but after i heard the story-about this song-to me it has so much more meaning-thanks so much. judy ~ judy (jcondra92_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-06-03
This song will be more touching if we understand why the author wrote it. It's an wonderful expression of complete trust in the Lord when everything does not go in the way we plan, such as we lose our beloved ones. Yet, this song will be most touching if we know the end of the author's life; he ends up his life not in the way this song has been blessing many people. He dies in desperation. As for me, it teaches us that the source of strength is not in the song itself, but in the Lord, in His eternal strong arms. Jacob 2008-05-27
The song always lifted up my spirit everytime I listen to it. Grace 2008-05-10
My Father in Law Passed away Valentine's Day this year. (2008). I played guitar and accomplied my wife Charlotte singing this song at the funeral service. There wasn't a dry eye in the place. As I listened to your version of it wave after wave of the Holy Ghost came upon me. WOW! WOW! WOW! Its incredible! I downloaded it because we have a ministry website at www.hiswayministries.us and I think this song would be wonderful on my wife's page, Charlotte's Corner-where she ministers to hurting women. Thank you for such a blessing! God Bless You All! In Christ, Paul & Charlotte Powers Founders-His Way Ministries, International HisWay2Heaven777@Aol.Com Paul & Charlotte Powers (HisWay2Heaven777_AT_Aol_DOT_Com) 2008-05-01
I discovered this site recently and I was enjoyng to hear your songs, but when I heard 'IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL' words are not enough to express you the yoy that I felt. Tears were coming down and my spirit was one with Jesus and with your spirit. Thank-you my brothers and sisters for giving freely. May God continue to bless you abundantly Please, please, please go on... Your brother Michel Di Martino -Morez- France 27 april 2008 Michel Di Martino (ele_kim_AT_hotmail_DOT_fr) 2008-04-27
St Vincent and the Grenadines Thank you for such a beautiful song. It is one of my favourites, it never fail to help me to reconnect...and sang in so meaningful and spiritual a way. I especially like the flash-- the picture scenes so ably represented the words and added to the whole experience. Giving praise to God. Jackie Kydd (rendajack_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-04-24
Iam lokking forward to my faith being site and the clouds being rolled back as Jesus appears.I was driving last week around town and thinking about a problem and the Lord gave me a verse-it just popped in to my memory-Faith is the substance of things hoped for ,the evidence of things not seen. God helps us see the answer(Visualize or gives hope) to our prayers even though visibly we don't see the evidence yet, because the Holy Spirit gives us the ability to believe. Priscilla Smith (smith_DOT_priscilla30_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-04-22
At the eve of my 10th Wedding anniversary and with a miracle baby after eigth years I can truly say it is Well with my Soul. The Lord has blessed us immensely. Natasha Selvam Dubai (natashas_AT_daman_DOT_ae) 2008-04-17
I am disturbed by the music played in our evangelical churches today. Words repeated without true meaning – over and over – with a beat that is worldly, in my thinking. I am told make a joyful noise to the Lord – no matter what, I am sorry I don’t believe many of these new age songs are God glorifying. The shame is that there are such great songs like; It is Well with My Soul – and many others. I may be old fashion, I say thank God I am. This song has lifted me up so many many times – I thank God for it. It also shows us through one man’s tragedy God can use it to bless so many others. You have a very nice web-site which I will visit often. Dom Terrone (terr03_AT_optonline_DOT_net) 2008-04-10
I love this hymn,But this arrangment really moved me. It was quite a while before i stopped filling up. God Bless You Graham Johnson (bigdobby777_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2008-03-18
This song is glorious!!! Please visit our website "Living Hope In Jesus" (www.livinghopeinjesus.com). There are eternal treasures from The LORD Jesus waiting for you there! Truly, ONLY because of The LORD Jesus, it is well with our souls. Your site is awesome!!! Stephen and Bonita Ann Richie (stephenbonita_AT_bellsouth_DOT_net) 2008-03-06
how can it be well with my soul when i want to commit suicide? When sorrows like sea billows roll It is hell,It is hell, with my soul 2007-12-30 ........................................ In response to the posting, from life of birth to the marriage of my children to death of my loved ones whom I miss them all extremely. Suicide is nothing but a lie sent from the father of lies. I know best for the dark tunnel of suicide having gone into that tunnel too many times to share in this small space. Yes, holding hands with the demonic spirits,they like magic give you a false hope. It is a perverted tunnel which you are convinced that it will be finale, finished- the pain is over. Speaking from experience, not the disciplines taught at Moody Bible Institute or Pacific Garden Mission, the professors taught theory. The Holy Spirit taught truth-that truth will set you free. The Solution in everything give thanks! Jude 1:20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. Yet if you are not born-again you cannot give thanks for you have no hope that all things are working for a perfect purpose in HIS will. If you are born of His Spirit give thanks, Even when I broke my toe a few Sundays ago, I praised God in the pain, I thanked Him when it got infected. Through that experience God allowed me to minister to so many. I suffered for the body of Christ to edify, strengthen,and give hope with solutions that work in the Word of God. So you want to committ sucide to those reading. Great Praise God, now you are at the end of your rope. NOW, give God Thanks, let God prove HIMSELF. He wont lie. It is impossible to lie with God. He has the solution that is the best for you. Trust HIM , give thanks,God will make a way when there seems to be no way. Then all will say Jesus did it all, an impossible work of Grace, He has done it in me, my friend, everyone gave up on me-EXCEPT JESUS. Let Him love you tonight. Run to HIS arms, embrace HIM, let His Heart melt your heart,let HIM give you a new alive spirit by the indwelling of the HOLY Ghost. Jesus Loves you. I love you also, for I know the lonely darkness you are in,for it was my home many times. But now the Throne of God is my salvation, I sing with the angels now. I rejoice. And when the Demonic comes to invite me to the past, I say, "...it is well it is well my soul, singing this song.." By the way I have been listening to this song for over an hour repeating, repeating, that is how much this song means to me. God Bless them, the singers and artist singing in an attitude of prayer. (tears, my shirt is wet in rejoicing that He saved me, rescued me, deliverance in His blood, by the Holy Ghost. evangelist David Light (evangelistdavidlight_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-02-19
This song really touches my heart every time I hear. Today when I hear the song sang by Rieck and his friends, tears roll in my eyes they sang well and the video is good. I live in Pakistan and serve Lord here and the words in this song really meaning full to me. Alexander Y. Isaac (ayisaac_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2008-02-14
I know this lovely song with two additional verses. 2008-02-01
This song is so uplifting and I love it! Jean Davis (jeandavis06_AT_comcast_DOT_net) 2008-01-31
During 2003 I lost my brother, grandmother, mom and dad within ten months. This song has ministered to me so much and especially knowing the background. I can truly say, "It is well with my soul." I can not imagine what others do without the Lord. Cindy 2008-01-30
This song touches so deep inside I feel so close to our Lord. Thank you for singing it with so much life and meaning. lynda (lyndasebell_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2008-01-19
This is one of the most powerful songs I ever knew. It supplies such an indescribable and unquantifiable energy to the weak, hope to the hopeless and confidence in the face of uncertainty. Whatever the situation is, with God all things are possible. It is well with my soul-come what may! Philips 2008-01-18
We've been playing this in my high school band. It's beautiful with or without words. Annie S. 2008-01-10
This is a song I love to sing everytime. Its beautiful rendition at this site is a welcome relief for me especially at work and other occasions when faced with difficult task. May the promoters of this site continue to be strengthened and blessed by our Lord Jesus Christ. Well done for the good work you are doing. Olukayode (okusanyaolukayode_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2008-01-09
the Lord is faithful.. I want to thank you all for this song has inspired me that all is well when we depend on the Lord.. bless u my brothers Kulinga 2008-01-06
Love the song and glad I Found the site. I pray the person who is contemplating suicide is looking tonight.....I attempted suicide as a christian and as soon as I had recovered, God laid iy upon my heart that I had no right to take what HE has given me and that I owe Him my best. He reminded me that I can believe He will always be with me, even when it is hard to continue. That was several years ago and now I still have trials to overcome and with God's help, I am still overcoming. You can too. God bless you always. Donna - Single Mom of Three 2007-12-31
This is my favorite song; Every time I hear it, I cry; To the person who wrote on 12/30 Please don't take your life; The state of your soul is not a feeling; It is a state of fact if you have chosen to let God have you. 2007-12-30
how can it be well with my soul when i want to commit suicide? When sorrows like sea billows roll It is hell,It is hell, with my soul 2007-12-30
Beutiful, touching, and a wonderful Church song. It actually should be played in Church! Although the other song 'Do you Know its Christmas?' is my favorite! ANYMONOUS - i worte to the song 'do you know 2007-12-29
we've lost a daughter 4 yrs ago, just after birth, in Banglades. this song has been chosen for the service and was just,... appropriate. It comforted our souls and highlighted that it could be fine with our souls even when we felt so sad. A real blessing JF Negrini (surgdblm_AT_yahoo_DOT_fr) 2007-12-24
This song never ceases to lift my heart in worship to the Rock of my salvation. Thank you for singing it to me again. Koroseta Maiava (ksmaiava_AT_paradise_DOT_net_DOT_nz) 2007-12-22
I love this song. Thanks to this website I have its lyrics now. And I can learn it better. Thank you! 2007-12-18
Great job. It is well is a 6 verse song Most renditions do 2 or 4 I sometimes wonder how the "favorites" get chosen? Jay Jones (jayjoneshq_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2007-12-18
More than I could have hoped. A winner!! Cathy (cathytrax_AT_clearwire_DOT_net) 2007-11-27
Awesome! PaulaC 2007-11-19
precious and absolutely touching by the mercy of God.....I truly treasure this song....one of the very very best! 2007-11-09
I'm at a crossroad in my life. This song was my dearly beloved uncle's favorite song. I was searching the web this morning after my morning devotional reading and hear this song. I have found my answer. This song was a blessing to me this morning. Joy comes in the morning. D.L. Perkins 2007-10-12
I was in China last Sept.2007 and after reading how and what happened when Philip Bliss and his wife died in a train accident, there I knew that this was one of the songs Philip Bliss wrote and composed. I really blessed with this song in my heart as this is one of my favorite songs. Bing M. (Filipino ) 2007-10-05
This song is so beautiful I can't resist but keep listening to it. Thank you for putting this song on the website. Jane Ou (janeouet_AT_yahoo_DOT_com_DOT_sg) 2007-10-03
This song really inspired me and makes me think that pain and suffering cause me to learn to fight them not with my own strength but with God's strength through faith and prayer. W. S. Lasiqueg (wiwilasiqueg_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2007-10-03
After reading the story behind the song I am now moved even more everytime the song is played. I am moved to tears everytime I hear the song played. I thank God for people like you who shared this moving story and shared your song. G. Young 2007-10-03
a very good song for my soul M.PRABHAKAR (muntimaduguprabhakar_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2007-10-01
This song is beautiful, just love it and yes it is well with my soul. Joyce 2007-09-29
Wow that song really inspired me and makes me think of getting close to God! Its a very beautiful song as I am deaf but thank you for the script that makes me wanna sing over and over.The words are very clear. I am so thankful that God has brought me back to life and filled me with his mighty HOLY GHOST. I cant live without my loving God. I am gonna sing that song when I get on my computer. C. Diane (Reddy040_AT_aol_DOT_com) 2007-09-20
THE SONG IN BEAUTIFUL Maryoly (maryolygod_AT_hotmail_DOT_com) 2007-09-20
100 years ago, great men of God waitered on God and wrote powerful songs, today we are been blessed because someone waitered on God to write this great song, joyce nyarko 2007-09-17
This song has always touched my inner being to the point that I am brought to tears of joy. It makes me search deep within my being to confirm with and to my God, "It Is Well With My Soal" Thanks for singing the song with such feeling and confidence. 2007-09-17
This is one of my favorite song it give me the trills john wilkinson (jwilkinson _AT_downstate_DOT_edu) 2007-09-14
It is well... come what may. innocent adiele 2007-09-08
That Was AMAZING!!!! What a blessing to me that was!! Thank you so much!! susan lane (suzyqyoursis_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2007-09-04
I pray that this song will always be a song in my soul to praise the most high God. joyce nyarko (kadepama_AT_aol_DOT_com) 2007-09-03
After loosing my father three years ago and my best friend in January, I listen to this song and think that my loss is nothing compared to Horatio, who lost four daughters and a son. I think of Mary, who raised Jesus and then had the terrible experience of seeing her son slaughtered. I think of Mary, and my loss seems small in comparasion. Bless the mother of the Lamb. For she had to endure unthinkable sorrow. Joel (corpceo_AT_usa_DOT_com) 2007-08-31
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Every time I sing this song, tears flows my chicks and it reminds me the of my dear Saviour on that cross and gives me hope of knowing it is well with my soul. God bless you. Wanza (wanzamargaret_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2007-08-28
Beautifully done ! Everytime this song begins I start to cry.It makes me realize how merciful my God is , what all He did for me so that everything could be Well With My Soul. Christl Mutter 2007-08-20
She has a beautiful voice! Thanks, Elton, for putting this up for us to enjoy. Julie (rideo_DOT_ergosum_AT_gmail_DOT_com) 2007-08-20
It is wonderful! It's well with my soul because Jesus is my Lord. It's inspiring. 2007-08-10
This song helped strengthen my faith in the Unseen, faith in the promises of God and i saw my plans realise before me. I played the song over and over again everyday and as many times as i played it, i cried. I can say boldly now that "it is well" whatever my(your) lot Caleche Bongo (calecheb_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2007-07-24
Yes it is well with my soul. Each time i feel down and lost, i listen to this song and it reminds me everything is going to be alright. God is alive. Julie (miss_aminate_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2007-07-24