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It Is Well
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Aug 13, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith performs a modern rendition of the classic hymn "It Is Well," originally written by Horatio Spafford. The song expresses profound peace and trust in God amidst life's trials and sorrows. It reflects on the assurance that sins are forgiven through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, and looks forward to the day when faith becomes sight at Christ's return. The repeated refrain "It is well with my soul" serves as a declaration of unwavering faith and contentment in God's sovereignty, offering comfort and hope to listeners facing difficulties.
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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
It is well (It is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to a cross, and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, it is well with my soul
It is well (It is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
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
It is well (It is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
It is well (It is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul
It is well
With my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well with my soul...