It Is Well with My Soul: Historical Origins of the Hymn & the Tune

Several legends have grown up around the great Christian hymn "It Is Well." The primary sources help establish a more accurate understanding of the origins of this hymn. Some versions overly sentimentalize the facts, gloss over Spafford’s doctrinal drift, or completely ignore the events surrounding the composer of the tune that accompanied the lyrics. The actual facts are moving enough even without sentimentalizing them. Nevertheless, the story of the writing of both lyrics and tune is a source of great encouragement and hope to those who struggle under the burden of overwhelming sorrow. May this video inspire you with that hope.
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[@homervargas8165]

My son in law was killed today. His wife and his 4 year old daughter and our entire family are devasted!(all is well with my soul) Jesus, give us the strength & hope we will see him again!

[@larryfisher5796]

I'm 78 years old and have lost most all of my family and friends . But this song up lifts my soul and I know I will see them AGEN in the buy and buy .AMAN AND PRAISE GOD 🙏

[@Posark]

🙏🏼 “The Last Mile of the Way” 🎶 💕

[@CartePostale.]

Amen, brother! Although a foolish world mocks the faith we hold, we have so much more to look forward to. God Bless! You will be in my prayers😊🙏

[@cfisher11]

Very sad

[@latergator4154]

God bless you, it is well with my soul.

[@Marggiedawn]

So sad. May God keep you comforted

[@laserfalcon]

This hymn and story behind it always makes me realize my problems are nothing.

[@julz3tt3]

Same here. Sad, The guy went insane afterward and created a cult but before that...

[@dianadee3540]

For sure!

[@louisbrugnoni1291]

LaserFalcon Exactly! My sentiments exactly!

[@krystalrussell8831]

God cared but knew its cost. There's nothing without a cost. Do you know anything invented that never came without a cost?

[@johncanfield1177]

LaserFalcon, Remember that our troubles ARE troubles because the Enemy knows how to fit them to us, and God knows how to bless us THROUGH them. We cannot judge or negate our troubles simply because someone else's cross seems heavier. This song bears testimony to a blessed peace that can be ours in the teeth of our troubles. God bless you, find comfort from God's Word and among His people.

[@nancylynn4199]

We sang this Wednesday February 17, 2021. For our son who passed from his pain into healing and peace.

[@mercyetgracerealtors7996]

May his soul rest in peace,may GOD comfort and console you in Jesus name Amen 🙏

[@avrenimedragal7650]

May you find comfort and strength in God's wonderful promises and blessings!

[@xxnoobslayer136rblx9]

my sympathy 😕

[@2listening1]

💛🙏🕯

[@mattsmith9834]

My son Matt died 3 months ago.....In my grief I found this hymn and now understand the story behind it. I played it several times and I felt my grief listed. Life on earth is hard...but our faith in Christ Jesus helps us get through good times and bad. This narrative is well done.

[@susanm7887]

I’m praying for you as you go through the process of grief. It’s wonderful to know that you are trusting in God. There are trials in life that we just won’t understand but that doesn’t mean that God has abandoned us. May He keep you in peace until you see your son again.

[@toffeetigerkimba]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@frankclarke2367]

Matt. Smith. There is another great song for those in grief; '' Does Jesus care..........'' particularly the last verse.

[@toffeetigerkimba]

@@frankclarke2367 Thankyou for that, as I'm in grief at this time with the loss of two grandchildren....I cling to the Lord Jesus

[@tcb5141]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your son..

[@heinzsteller3544]

My dad's favorite (one of) hymn...I sang it at his funeral...please pray for my unsaved family members - God bless

[@ondersfreedom6094]

I don't know you but your family and yourself are in my thoughts right now. Sending love to you and to anyone who might read this. ❤️

[@neeceemalan8110]

Will pray for your unsaved family.

[@lisanotter]

Perhaps the "unsaved" are praying for you too. God does not care who is saved and who is unsaved. That is a great lie based on fear of a wrathful God, not a loving, caring God.

[@desirensenguwera5818]

No matter what, If we trust in Jesus we ll alz be singing it is well in with our souls. Not easy, but worthy🤲🙏

[@judithmargret5972]

@@lisanotter satan is speaking through you and you are not saved and therefore you are under God's wrath.

[@krphamly]

My late husband had loved this song his whole life. So it was his request to have this song be sung at his funeral. It was a hard day but a comfort at the same time. Praise God that we are children of God and will see each other again.

[@avrenimedragal7650]

I admire your strong faith in God too!

[@stephanieg.6120]

❤️

[@claricegwanya9906]

This man was tested by God just like Job!! Oooh mercy to us who have a little faith!!😭😭😭🙆

[@ajayioluwafemi6855]

God had to my faith

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

'Tis true.

[@bjayzwish5546]

My late dad's favorite hymn. It was played at his funeral. He lost 3 kids and an adopted child too was lost at 33yrs old due to accident. We lost dad 20th March 2019. He battled with his health issues and I quote him"Even if I don't get healed my faith in christ Jesus is firm" praise the Lord because it is well with his soul in heaven. I survived miraculously with only my lovely mum. Even so it is well with our soul. The faith I have in christ Jesus grows stronger everyday.

[@sofiasurmay4749]

Wow, all the glory to God, your testimony is beautiful because despite everything you still love Him ❤

[@joyceayisi5349]

Glory be to God, he alone understands what we go through as Christians. It is well with my soul too❤

[@couragedickson7422]

It is well

[@tiffanyvititoe7252]

I lost my dad 3/23/23. He told me if on earth or in heaven he WILL be healed. 🥺 I may hurt but he is whole and for that I am thankful. ❤

[@bjayzwish5546]

@@tiffanyvititoe7252 it is well dear. Hold unto Christ as an anchor ⚓ He is the all knowing. Someday when we all gather at his feet we shall understand it better.

[@nathanaeludomah5199]

Oh Lord, strengthen your children in this wicked country - Nigeria. When I heard the news of my dad's demised, I cried but this song consoled me... It is well with my soul. Keep resting in the Lord's bossom, Dad.

[@opinionatortv6457]

Fellow Nigerian here. May the Lord continue to comfort and bless you and may His peace become your peace

[@avrenimedragal7650]

Hold on to God's promises as it is the best thing to do! God bless you!

[@adrianvarela8890]

Grace be to you. You can also listen to this hymn about loving the Lord Jesus like the woman who wasted her most costly and valuable item on him: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apKphIKdZZmFpJI

[@naturalblockade3412]

What has Nigeria got to do with this song?

[@ilovemylordhistruth8624]

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭

[@stephaniehall2552]

Amen

[@vincentshava1262]

Amen

[@achsahkaleb4844]

Amen. When you have done everything to stand, then stand and look up because our Redemption (Yeshua Ha Massiach) draws near. Shalom from South Africa. Pla pray for us.

[@ilovemylordhistruth8624]

“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4:15‬ ‭

[@4.llison]

Phuong Phuong Amen💗

[@cathrinewelsh7217]

Praised the Lord oh my soul

[@CJ-wc6lf]

I just lost my dad, and so glad he turned his life over to Christ. He was worshipping God with a peaceful smile on his face with his eyes closed and singing hymns as my wife was singing on stage at church. I believe he was repented up the day he died suddenly of a heart attack, and will be raised from the grave upon Jesus's return. (1 Thesalonians 4:16-18).

[@deliagonzalez6838]

I first heard this beautiful hymn in a Presbyterian church that I had been attending as I "strayed" away from my Catholic faith due to life's issues. The lyrics and beauty of the music moved me so much, I was brought to tears. While I have returned to my Catholic faith, this beautiful hymn remains one of my most favorite and uplifting hymns of all times. After listening to the story behind the author, I realize that I personally could never go through life without God's love and grace.

[@kennethobasi1369]

💯

[@mutuuzodozita2965]

Thank you so much dear to return home

[@thejamnasium6447]

drifting from catholicism is probably the best thing you could do for your spiritual life

[@mutuuzodozita2965]

@@thejamnasium6447 be blessed for the rest of your life

[@irubio123]

I recommend reading "The Great Controversy " by E.G. White.

[@user-ie7jn8mc6c]

Jesus Christ: “In this life, you’ll have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world”

[@dennisdehart5115]

I have asked my wife to let this song be song at my funeral. Because at that time it will be " Well will my soul ". 😄😇

[@waynegrobler7432]

Amen brother. How beautifully put. 🙏❤🙏

[@fega1985]

Even now, by the work that our Christ did on the cross, it is well with your soul sir

[@lgarner3663]

This was the song sang as my Daddy’s funeral

[@waynegrobler7432]

Amen brother. Amen. ❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@johncrowe9775]

Amen to that, It Is Well , it is Well with my soul🎶🎼🎶🌎🌏🌍🙏🙏🙏

[@MrT8T3R]

"He is no fool who gives what he can not keep, to gain what he can not lose." -Jim Elliot

[@mikalacroteau8235]

This is another beautiful song I sing

[@donnafranks-oldpathhome]

Praise The Lord

[@debbiealford4483]

Amen....few will know this and feel this. Powerful!

[@tondamvon8110]

Beautifull

[@CartePostale.]

This is a quote close to my heart. We were privileged to know one of Jim's closest friends, his widow & the widow of the leader of that mission team (away on furlough at the time the "seeds were planted" in that jungle long ago).

[@arlenejenneker8337]

My late son always, sang the chorus of it is, well with my soul, 2 years ago he passed on and we sang it is, well with my soul at his funeral, as much as I grieve for my son I know he is at peace and that it is, well with both my soul and his. Thank you Jesus for your steadfast love

[@dicksonrichie2820]

Absolutely Arlene my condolences to you and it’s a great song to sing you know I pray May his son Rest In Peace ✌️! How is the weather condition over there 👉? It’s currently 70 degrees here in Nevada

[@meghanwairish4049]

😢😢😢😢Sorry mom

[@Mabelasante49]

We lost my 22 year old brother about a year and half ago .My mother loves this hymn it is nice knowing it's origin.

[@demehingbenga6198]

God comforts you all🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@ninazwane8936]

Looking at the meaning behind most of the church hymns has strengthened my faith in our Heavenly Father so much. Thank you for this one as well❤

[@PIANOBYMAURICE]

This story brought tears to my eyes, now I understand why God told me to learn this song. It's on my channel but it was before I watched this video, now that I understand the story behind this song, I will make more video recordings and add them to my channel. Lord, we love you, please let anyone who read this be touched and moved to change their lives and travel the narrow path with me for it is lonely traveling this path but the joy of The Lord is my strength. Sincerely, maurice 😢

[@christineamclearly-halton1581]

Just cried 😭 just a beautiful peaceful song ,despite of so much adversity, so inspirational 💕🕊

[@avrenimedragal7650]

It is well with our souls!

[@sentinelprime510]

☺ It's 2020 and it's still well with our souls. No matter the chaos we see around. God is still good Amen

[@juanizquierdo1915]

My son died in a motorcycle accident seven years ago at the age of 21. I still cannot see a father with a son in public without feeling overwhelming grief, sadness, and sorrow. The greatest gift in life is the time we have with loved ones. Blessings to you all!

[@adrianvarela8890]

Grace be to you. You can also listen to this hymn about loving the Lord Jesus like the woman who wasted her most costly and valuable item on him: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apKphIKdZZmFpJI

[@sharonaoko4891]

May God comfort you in a way only HIM can, l will pray for you, and may He give you peace that surpasses human understanding, and heal your heart, so that you can enjoy His goodness in the land of the living

[@corneliusisagoodname]

i pray for God’s comfort in the name of Jesus, Amen🤍

[@alciao3441]

My soul is cast down. Please pray that the Lord return our 11 year old grandson, Bryan, whom we raised from birth. His dad now decided he wants him. Please, please pray he is returned to us. Thank you for your prayers. Al & Violeta

[@zuziletsabedze7660]

With you in prayer.

[@alciao3441]

Thank you and God bless you, Ntsiki.

[@sheilaprice5202]

I can't imagine the loss you must be feeling..I am praying for your comfort as well as the return of your grandson ....Never lose faith loves...Together or apart you are still in the hands of a loving just God

[@confidencekesh8998]

Its well with your family

[@marissabrown5273]

I know that I shouldn't say this or anything else because in what ever I do say something or anything else that does come out of my mouth 👄 it will come out wrong 😭😢 it's better that I don't anything 😓🥺 and I also don't deserve to be the lord's daughter and I also know that I should not be the next one to be call to go on home when it's my time to go to sleep for ever🥺😓😢😭💔😨😥😇

[@denisegums2116]

Though he slay me yet will I hope in him .

[@theblackchildsdiary3733]

To God be all glory.

[@dailyStewie504]

Powerful 🔥

[@stephenchandrahasanj8713]

Amen. to god be the glory

[@mtangotenga4390]

Sure

[@mordecaiamoah7829]

Very powerful

[@steveykimson3158]

Even now I'm passing through storm's. ..I can still stand say it's well with my soul

[@marylogan]

What a blessing to listen to this during Lockdown. Thank you, Lord for guiding me to this. 🙏🌟🌹

[@nicholasmclaine4398]

Hello 🙂

[@thomasdave7855]

Hi

[@bulasatish3318]

Never get discouraged Jesus Christ keeps his words to us as long as we keep our words to Jesus way ofliving

[@avrenimedragal7650]

And i'm watching/hearing this today.. Nov.01, 2021 and we still have the covid pandemic. It is well with our souls!

[@Unit38]

Horatio Spafford and his family are reunited in heaven above. He left behind a song that will live on.

[@jeabelladadslitlgirl281]

_This turned ma eyes wet😓😓. May God bless everyone, especially the ones who are going through the darkest days of their life. As we all are facing a pandemic period now, we can hope that this too will pass and we will see the sunshine again. As a Christian, we know that the Lord is always there by our side and there's nothing to worry about. Let's sing this song and comfort our hearts" It is well with my soul"_

[@yardlimit8695]

AMEN,,,,,,,,,,,BEAUTIFUL,,,,,,,,THANKYOU

[@elizabethwomack7002]

So beautiful!! ♥️♥️ AMEN

[@johnmpofu2967]

I lost my wife on 5th July 2021 through this pandemic,Covid 19. As I looked into her eyes,as I watched her life ebbing away in front of me,I consoled myself and repeated Job's remonstration.."Nit I know there is someone in heaven who will come at last to my defences." - Job 19:25

[@rma3_3_3]

Everyone Needs To Know This Story ♡♡♡

[@matthewcushman2628]

The Lord works in mysterious ways… As a result of the ongoing pandemic, I was catching up with the online sermons from the church which we regularly attend. I had just listened to the 2020 Easter sermon. I was not anticipating this video being next in the queue. With tears streaming down my face, I allowed it to auto-play. I have known this story, or as I have learned from this video, knew of one of the overtly sentimentalized versions. Not that it matters. I agree with the Author of the introduction, no additional sentimentalizing is required. I knew this story, on August 12th, 2015. Not by hearing the song, nor by reading the story. I knew it by the words given to me in a dream on the one-year anniversary of my 2-year old son passing away; “He is well, He is well, He is well with the Lord!” I know that these are not the lyrics of the song; however, they were to the same melody. I had never before heard “It is Well with My Soul”. I would not learn of this song until later that night as I was singing (my version of the lyrics) in the presence of a neighbor. That neighbor proclaimed, “That is not how those lyrics go. They are, ‘It is well. It is well. It is well with my soul!’” facebook.com/MatthewCCushman/posts/749410078502078 I thank the creator/author of this video for providing additional clarity to this tragic story and in doing so reminding me of the hope that God offers to us. While some may question a mother praying over her daughters while the ship was going down around her, or that a man would return to his wife’s side and accept God’s fate so willingly; please allow me to be a modern day testimony to God’s amazing love (albeit in far lesser magnitude than these examples). While knowing of God my entire life, I did not yet know Him fully until the evening of August 12th, 2012. The entirety of the night prior however, I spent in a pediatric ICU unit simply praying to the God whom I had not yet fully accepted. My prayer was not, "Heal my son and I will serve You". It was not, "Whatever I may give to You in exchange for his recovery, it is Yours." My prayer was simply, “God, please heal my son from head to toe and may Your will be done. Your will above my own.” This was not the prayer of a non-believer. This was not a prayer of my own manifestation. This was a prayer of the Holy Spirit on my behalf. Over 18 hours, I lost count of the number of times which this prayer crossed my lips both physically and mentally… God’s will was done (as it always is, Amen). My son was healed from head to toe just as I had prayed. Carter is/was/will always be at the side of God as of the early hours of August 12th, 2014. It was not until hours later, around 8 in the evening, that I accepted Christ into my life, a decision for which I had for so long been unwilling to make. As of that moment, I knew in faith what I only now know in truth; it is well, it is well, it is well with my Soul! We serve an amazing God whom has a plan and purpose for each of us. I pray that you may lay claim to the same as I; we serve a magnificent, loving, and protecting God. May it also be well with your soul. Take care and God Bless!

[@elizabethparker3422]

Matthew Cushman , wow and thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.

[@cynthiarice-tims2165]

Bless you, your heartbreaking story gave me strength, as your testimony regarding your precious son Carter gives to thousands. His life and ‘home going,’ has more purpose than you can imagine on this earthly plane. Add us on FB, see request by my husb, Craig Tims. We have a son named Carter, my stepson, but in the spirit, mine too

[@constancecleary9040]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I suffer from horrific pain every day, but the Lord is with me always

[@deafdogs7712]

God bless you!

[@deafdogs7712]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and testimony.

[@amandaaitchison4302]

We just lost the baby that we planned to adopt on the 4 Jan 2019. There is an empty place in our hearts but we can say it is well with our soul because Jesus Christ died for our sins so we can have eternal life. Praise Abba Father!

[@lindaladen5604]

Amanda Aitchison l will pray your prayers are answered. 😰🤗

[@lionofjudahlambofgod9132]

I pray that Jesus fills that whole.

[@amandaaitchison4302]

On the evening of the 3rd of May we got a call that our baby boy was born that morning and that we could get him the next morning. Thank you Abba Father and Christ Jesus for our beautiful little boy. He is now 6 months old and his second name is Samuel. We are raising him for the Lord. We waited 22yrs for him. Our lifes are overflowing with joy.

[@user-im9ed5wz5x]

@@amandaaitchison4302 God bless. All within His Time. ❤️

[@adampetersen2415]

Amanda Aitchison May God bless you and bless the child. More precious than gold is patience. It leads to faith. Sending out prayers for your family 💓

[@b0t0dski7]

I still feel the anguish of losing my dear mother 2 weeks ago...feeling angry to the doctors who nevef made her well & the helper who gave her covid...she died negative of covid..but the pain will not be toppled by the joy of my mother being with God...i do hope everyone will find comfort whatever were feeling or what has life thrown to us...😭

[@fanfaretloudest]

Though life gets tough and we feel God seems to be nowhere... God is still there. And He in the midst of great tragedies and personal strife we still need to be still and know... He is in this storm still in control. 😢 I found out even more friends died in my life... but yet I praise God to know they are with Jesus today. Amen! ✝️ ❤

[@jutanservice9029]

I now know to use.... IT IS WELL! as my anthem and all my troubles that I faces in life and still facing...IT IS WE WITH MY SOUL ... thank you that you for this powerful message.. thank you Jesus for you grace and mercy🙏😇

[@JoseRojas-yw1nl]

It is well with my soul. Please Lord forgive my sins I beg you. Amen

[@amykj3813]

1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." Be encouraged, brother. :)

[@yardlimit8695]

HE HAS,,,,,,,,,,,REST EASY.....WE'RE NOT LIKE OTHERS WHO HAVE NO HOPE WITHOUT CHRIST

[@majesticallymade6177]

Your sins past present and future are nailed to the cross . .no need to constantly repent or ask for forgiveness Jesus Christ paid it all at the ✝️

[@dorothyskitchen4890]

It is well with my soul, Thank you Jesus!!

[@harriejones7593]

@Mama's. Amen nice comment and how are you doing today?

[@christianesther]

It’s a year today I lost my beloved dad, this was his favorite hymn. It’s well with his soul, he lived a good life, he was a pastor a follower of Christ. 😢 even on his dying bed he still had faith and was singing thjs hymn. I know it’s well with his soul.

[@latergator4154]

two years since I lost mine, I wish I had the faith he had I always wished we had more time on this side of eternity.

[@kustonegoville5073]

This is song 🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌🙌and the testimony attached to it is beyond measurable 😭😭😭😭

[@praiseworship1875]

its a 150th anniversary of this amazing song this year

[@marcellaolave2547]

Thank you for the history behind this beautiful song, and for your commentary at the end.

[@kenwelch198]

I'll remember this every time I hear this song. Forever and ever amen.

[@cindybollinger6411]

Ditto! This song has always been a favorite of mine, but now even more so after learning of how this song came to be. May all who hear it, give themselves totally and completely to Jesus Christ and know His peace, forgiveness, mercy, grace and especially His love. Whatever may come......"it IS well with my soul"!

[@lorenrobertson8039]

My what a powerful message. I had no idea the history of this beloved hymn. Thank you so much for this gift.

[@roseybackup4741]

Vinaka, to God be the Glory me noda vata na loloma ni tamada mai cake amen

[@asienzochristine8788]

Inspiring for me.2019 It is Well with my Soul-South Sudan

[@amakaaneke130]

In the midst of all earthly problems and struggles, it is good to know that it is well with my soul. What a way to test one's faith. One of the greatest hymns ever. Deeply touching.

[@lorihunt7318]

My special needs daughter recorded an arrangement of this song for her special needs community as a fundraiser - Promise In Brevard in Melbourne, Florida. This song moves my daughter's heart because of the story behind it. Thank you for sharing the rest of the story with us!

[@nicholasmclaine4398]

Hello friend 😌

[@mogx2586]

I heard this for the first time at church today. Brought us to tears.

[@sisterbecky411]

whoever made this, thank you! may the Lord bless you..

[@dorismcallister9788]

Never lose faith never give up. God knows what the answer is when. we don't.

[@franrushie1383]

Becky sister in Christ I agree... to see the pictures and hear the story in detail is so touching... brings tears 😭 to my eyes... makes me realize we need to Give God thanks in all things....

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

Please tell the story behind, "Precious Lord Take my Hand",by Thomas Dorcy. or, O Love That will Not Let Me Go".by George Matheson.🎼🎼

[@snb2186]

Reminds me of Job

[@ilovemylordhistruth8624]

“Indeed the hour is coming, yes, has now come, that you will be scattered, each to his own, and will leave Me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.” ‭‭John‬ ‭16:32‬

[@buzzard73gmail]

In 1997, my wife and I lost our only son/child Michael 4 days after his 14th birthday. I must say "God has taught me so much about Himself and an intimacy I never dreamed possible!" Praise Yeshua (Jesus) for knocking my socks off so many times with His awesomeness.

[@jonahvictor1065]

So touching.... God help me to know that in every situation it is well...,

[@janetbosley6140]

"God has and is the solution to all situation" janet bosley

[@charlesmogoba2046]

During moments of sorrow, i find solace and peace in this hymn. I have learnt to be at peace, since it's always well with God. I have lost several members of my family, starting with my wife, parents, brother and sister in law, amongst others. Some day i will need to understand why, but all is well now that i trust that they are all well with the Lord. Second coming of our Lord is SOON. AMEN.

[@stephanietorres7170]

Having heard this story before, this hymn has always been my favorite. When I was in my deepest darkest depression, these words played through my mind, until my lips could utter them. Through heart breaking tragedy came one of the most inspirational hymns ever written. To this day, this hymn blesses and is the perfect example on praising the LORD in adversity.

[@nicholasmclaine4398]

hello friend 🙂

[@ncebanamane480]

This song always touches my heart . Like the song ' Oh wait, meekly wait and murmur not'.

[@mutshabi2327]

It is well, It shall be well. It has a real meaning. I lost my beloved sister 16 Feb 2019. Its was hurting but now standing up again. Thank you Lord.

[@theblackchildsdiary3733]

May the love of Christ and His forever presence strengthen you.

[@SylviaPenguin]

Very powerful when you look at the whole story behind it. That it wasn't written during a time when everything went fine in their lives, but when they had endured sufferings, still they managed to praise God and remain thankful towards Him! Still they managed to continue having their hope and trust in Him!

[@shelbyking8630]

I love this song

[@adombamaameserwaa2225]

still listening and comforted by this hymn in 2019 . God bless

[@hopethomas1394]

I've always liked this song, it's amazing how something so peaceful and calming could come out of such a tragic circumstances...But that's just how God is.

[@kuiama23]

This is the best song for a believer at a funeral.. our family has songs for our funerals. And that's about it. With dad leading songs all his life. Turns 92 in August. Mom plays piano at 83. We sang at assistant living once a week with hymnals to hand out. Dad tells stories behind songs. Including this one. He has a Great voice still too. Grandpa and Grandma. Both were like Singspirations. Singing out of the Red Book hymnal ..even when it's a different color like light blue or green. Lol. This and The Love of God are my favorite...and will be sung at my funeral..if the Lord tarries

[@jacobkunyuat961]

Truly God can gives courage in any situation. This is a very good lesson specially the history behind the hymn as a reminder that we are steward of our children not the owners. May the Lord give courage to those who need him.

[@evamwangi1061]

It is well with my soul, my best friend, my husband passed on and I was with him but I couldn't help out... I cried to God to save his life... But it is well 😭. Rest well love....you are happy in heaven

[@mscocopiyal3112]

This story really touched my heart, and when the scriptures were being read, Lord I felt love in my spirit.

[@MoiraDelie]

Such an inspiration..... Suddenly my problems seem só insignificant....

[@molefemothibi9432]

Such a touching story, by the way Jesus died for us and "It is well with my soul".

[@margaretomido5605]

Amen

[@franrushie1383]

Molefe Mothibi Amen to that....

[@chynnadoll3277]

Such a sad, and very humbling story.....after hearing this, I have no problems. Almighty God, please forgive me 😪😢

[@susanharper4357]

This was a skillfully created video of the origin of the old hymn. I am grateful for hearing it again as it was in the far reaches of my memory and I had forgotten about it. As well, I am strengthened by the sermon told with the historical account. Bless

[@grandmabarringer3968]

God bless us all. May we stand firm in the battle as well and remember to praise His glorious name. Amen.

[@annickmahan7458]

Amen

[@Godloveseventheleast]

Story of Job from the Holy Bible stands in parallel to this! Thank God for the hope in Christ! We are not destined for a life just for here, but for eternity!!

[@gloriapierce994]

I do believe it . I read the Bible everyday.

[@julz3tt3]

It really is.

[@Mistfall254]

I was making that exact parallel

[@mariawright5139]

Amen!

[@kathyrichardson-metzler451]

Job later received double. There is a just recompense for those who wait on the Lord and do not faint.

[@thiagouff12345]

Praise the Lord. I'm crying... Oh, how good God has been to me...

[@prophettbjoshua3630]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to the motherless, sow it to (OJEABULU MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in Edo state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on: [phone] tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@elizabethtucker7613]

Hi ,my name is Elizabeth,Melanie is my middle name... I kindly ask for prayers for my family and me .Thank you and be blessed in Jesus Christ name amen and amen 🙏.

[@ayode6688]

Thank God for every moment life you're living everything will be fine by God. If you believe and have faith. Just say God I thank you for everything.

[@doreenmudanalwo5534]

I will pray for you sister in Christ.I will put your name to my dairy.Stay strong in Jesus Christ he will never forsake you my sister .just ask Him to give you strength to face all troubles.Stay blessed.

[@carolinemeshack2447]

God is always there for those who trust in HIM. May your soul be healed and may the ALMIGHTY GOD see you and your family through and you'll soon have a testimony. Amen

[@samknee4656]

Melanie Monroe Just wanted you to know you snd your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Whatever concerns or worries you have, please continue to ask the Lord for guidance and help. He will never let you or forsake you.

[@aidenndawula4104]

Prayers for you dear and your family.

[@leahjones3281]

Such a sad and tragic story. What a blessing though that God caused good to come out of it. I love this hymn.

[@nicholasmclaine4398]

Hello friend 😊

[@stevenmalicoat861]

I never heard this story before. It brings even greater meaning to the song that I have loved as long as I can remember. Thanks for posting!

[@danamclemore3805]

I love you , Mama. I’ll see you in Heaven. It’s my mom who taught me this song and played it on the piano. She played the piano for her church > 30 years. She taught elementary school 29 years. We told each other when she died, this would play on piano at her funeral. She was taken by the Slow horrific death of Alzheimer’s , losing all her dignity in her physical body and mind. But It is Well with my Soul. Whatever my lot ...

[@julz3tt3]

My favourite hymn of all time. The story behind it is so powerful yet wraught with tradgedy and sadness. The Lord uses these trials and makes something beautiful blossom from it. He would most likely never know his hymn to God would be a worldwide weapon of beautiful worship and hope that we still sing today over 200 years later..... 💜💜💜💜 Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight. The clouds be rolled back as a scroll....

[@elizabethkoya2104]

It is well with my soul.

[@dalene218]

This hymn played in a dream that woke me up (to still hear the tune) after my cousin died (whom I loved a great deal) and it helped still the morbid desire i felt to die when i heard of his death. I was inconsolable at that time of my life and this hymn comes at me at times when i most need it.

[@promiseifeanyi1216]

The song is so spiritual that that it gives me goosebumps that you are lost in deep thoughts of the reality of life.

[@hudsonbailey674]

A deep faith this life requires.

[@lindaharvey7236]

I have the book "My Life and the Story of the Gospel Hymns" by Ira Sansky I have read what he wrote about this hymn. This is the first time I have ever heard ANYONE tell the true story of "It is well with my soul." Thank you for your research,! Thank you for this video!

[@alexhenry5542]

It failed to mention that in 1871 his only son died. He was a very faithful man.

[@comradenjini2997]

Can you please share the book if possible

[@joandube9147]

@@alexhenry5542 actually it was mentioned.

[@TheLadybird108]

where do you find this book, I would love to have one...please respond to me Sylvia White

[@LiliAquinas]

@@TheLadybird108, try searching for "hymn stories book" on the internet. Kenneth Osbeck wrote a very good hymn stories book, and there are several others, as well. I'm not familiar with a hymn stories book by Ira Sanskey. I am familiar with the hymnwriter Ira D Sankey, but as far as I know, he didn't publish a book of stories about hymns, but just wrote the hymns.

[@kadencelionheart]

Bless the holy name of JESUS it is well with my soul.

[@nicholasmclaine4398]

Hello friend ✨

[@lesleyelalami2562]

Goodness me, how sad, the trauma that birthed this beautiful hymn. God bless them all. xxxxx

[@user-wp1rt1tp9t]

I use to sing this song when nothing was making sence in my life be it in the family, church, work community. In my finances no friends ,no church friends, no family by my side when I was sick and see my self being barried while am I was watching .then I sung it was well with my soul, then God restored back and stated restoring every thing I lost. Even now I still sing it is well with my soul

[@santiagoquijano6742]

Dear Lord God, as I listened to this story I felt sad and also amazed because of the courage you gave this man to say those words and write a hymn accepting the fact that he had lost all four of his children, to me it would have been terrible and who knows if I had been able to congregate again although I would not stop believing in your grace, because, that grace your bloodshed in the flesh of my Saviour Jesus the anointed one is what keeps me going, your infinite and unchanging love is out of this world. Blessed and praised be thy name now and forever, AMEN!!!

[@rhondaredfern3829]

How utterly heartbreaking that the telegram he received from his wife stated ‘saved alone’ Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusted in thee. Isaiah 26:3

[@nicholasmclaine4398]

Hello friend ✨

[@LetsGetBiblical]

Thank you for sharing that background with us. God bless you, brother.

[@fredanderson5278]

God is so good despite the trials of life. If you go to Jerusalem and happen to stay at or near the Olive Tree Hotel, the American Colony Hotel is just aroung the corner and they have a museum dedicated to Spafford where you can see the the original of the Brevoort House stationary on which he wrote this precious hymn. God bless you all.

[@cynthiarollins3949]

My all time favorite hymn…I have loved it for many many years…God bless you for this video 💞

[@ReadingwithMrsInlow]

My favorite hymn. Just beautiful. Praise God.

[@michaeloboh]

What a Hymn! What an Inspiration! Awesome! Wonderful! Glory be to God Almighty!!!

[@lvnndtruth8862]

I just had a dream in which America was going through war and troubles. At the end of it a man began singing this song in a tremendous was. When I woke up I had to look this song up, for it had been a long time since I heard it; and this is what I found. God is awsome!!!

[@prophettbjoshua3630]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to the motherless, sow it to (OJEABULU MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in Edo state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on: [phone] tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@preciousstoryward8708]

I cry😭Wow.. when I sing this song The meaning means zoo much more. Such powerful word💓

[@icantbeafraidofyou]

Tis will with my soul. Thank you David for bring me to the understanding of this great song

[@cjjackson2475]

Death can lay you low, peel the skin back from your bones, let you feel the real pain until you feel insane. Christ be praised... it is well... ⚘♥️🕊🛐📿

[@victoriandhlovu3702]

Have asked my family to sing the same song on my funeral after singing it at a funeral in my dream

[@sharonfj]

Wonderful Hymnal. Thank You Lord. 🙏🏽

[@praiseworship1875]

yes, always a blessing to hear this hymn

[@lindaguerrero3256]

Thank you for posting this. Keep the faith, hope and love.

[@glory8970]

Lost my 4 years old child .the day of her death I told my Savior it is well with my soul

[@hereigns1113]

mercy ...it is really well May the joy of the Lord be ur strength

[@cueoneful]

Sorry for your loss....God comfort you..in His sons name....Jesus...

[@caman171]

ur child is more alive than we are! how sweet heaven must be! oh the joy of the reunion that awaits you! bless you

[@glory8970]

caman171 amen .Thank u

[@caman171]

youre welcome my friend! stay near to Jesus, and you will be near to her. our God understands....remember that He felt the overwhelming loss that u feel when His son died a thousand times over. it was that death which makes YOUR reunion with ur daughter possible.

[@winsomelorainepeter6773]

Thank you so much for this video! What encouragement from the Spafford family, who through deep loss still claimed that it is well with their souls. This hymn is such a beautiful reminder of accepting tragedy and still having the peace to say It is well with my soul. The Spafford's finally reunited in heaven.

[@prophettbjoshua3630]

Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to the motherless, sow it to (OJEABULU MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in Edo state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on: [phone] tell him I sent you. For it is not by might nor by power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.

[@solomonmulunge2249]

NOTHING MORE CAN BE SAID, It well with my soul

[@AKIYIKO]

Amazingly narrated . Thank you

[@gigisamazingkitchen]

Very comforting

[@emeliaseglah222]

Indeed it is well with my soul

[@CartePostale.]

Thank you for your encouraging words! How blessed are those of us who have accepted Christ as Lord & Savior to be part of His universal family on earth - "Until He comes!" A recent commenter said that they found the idea of a tapestry encouraging. I think that it was a poem which they referenced & one which I learned as a child & I write it here, in full, in the hope that it encourages others:- "My life is but a weaving, Between my Lord & me. I cannot choose the colors He weaveth steadily. Oft' times He weaveth sorrow, And I, in foolish pride Forget He sees the upper & I the underside. Not 'til the loom is silent & the shuttle ceases to fly. Will God unroll the canvas & reveal the reasons why. For the dark threads are as needful, In the Master's skillful hand, As the threads of gold & silver, In the pattern He has planned. He knows, He loves, He cares. Nothing this truth can dim. He gives the very best to those who leave the choice to Him". - Corrie ten Boom. For those who, for some reason, were mislead to think that I had abandoned my faith - you are quite, quite wrong! The Lord has chosen to keep me here on earth for now &, although the pain is intractable, as long as I live, I WILL serve! One morning, awake as usual at 3am, I walked into the garden with my dog & was thanking God for the beauty of the night sky & remembering others who may be awake & in pain without the comfort of a personal Savior. I fell hard & fast into a patch of mud. No one would hear if I cried for help &, physically, I could not get to my feet alone. So I told God I would lie in the mud until He lifted me. God brought to my remembrance the story of Job & the fact that he never received a reason for all the pain & heartache he endured. It was simply enough for Job that he knew that God had allowed it & was right beside him in the darkness! There is too much need for us to sit, twiddling our thumbs & the time for Christ's return fast approaching (although NO man can tell when - Mark 13 verse 32). Many are still unreached by the gospel & the world needs to see us share the practical love of Christ also. We have empty rooms which can be filled by those in need & intend, with the Lord's help, to see others brought to Christ & live, knowing that God does care. Maybe you have an empty room or two yourself - or, maybe you can just heat a frozen pizza & share fellowship with someone who crosses your path with a heavy heart of loneliness - "Whoever would be great among you must be a servant....even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve & gave His life as a ransom for many". Matthew 20 v 26-28

[@leviawomi7922]

I shed my tears because of this story. Thank you