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It Is Well With My Soul - When Peace Like A River

By Guy Penrod + David Phelps

2,639 views Jun 21, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Guy Penrod and David Phelps perform a live rendition of the classic hymn 'It Is Well With My Soul.' The song expresses deep trust in God's peace amid life's trials and sorrows. It reflects on Christ's sacrifice for sin and the assurance of salvation. The lyrics also look forward to the second coming of Christ when faith will become sight. This hymn has brought comfort to countless believers facing hardship.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

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, 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 has regarded my helpless estate,
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,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

And Lord, haste the day when my 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

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