I first sang this hymn at a tiny church about 14 years ago and it was such a moving hymn – it said so much out of intense pain and a sure knowledge of the Lord’s comfort during those times.
My brother, Andy over at Faith Defenders, posted this on the site and added the background to it and I so wanted to share it here as it is just so beautiful.
It was indeed written out of the depths of immense pain by Horatio Spafford as so many other wonderful words are penned by others.
May it bless you.
 “It Is Well with My Soul” is a very influential hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss.
This hymn was written after several traumatic events in Spafford’s life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871, shortly followed by the great Chicago Fire which ruined him financially (he had been a successful lawyer). Then in 1873, he had planned to travel to Europe with his family on the S.S. Ville du Havre, but sent the family ahead while he was delayed on business concerning zoning problems following the Great Chicago Fire. While crossing the Atlantic, the ship sank rapidly after a collision with a sailing ship, the Loch Earn, and all four of Spafford’s daughters died. His wife Anna survived and sent him the now famous telegram, “Saved alone.” Shortly afterwards, as Spafford traveled to meet his grieving wife, he was inspired to write these words as his ship passed near where his daughters had died. |
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Steph,
This indeed has been a blessing – thanks for posting.
What a steadfast demonstration of faith…beautiful.
I hope all is well with you – though you may not hear from me often, I often think of you.
Love in Christ,
sherry
My dear Sherry
You have no idea the joy your visit has brought me. You too are often in my thoughts
All is indeed well here and I trust with you too
Bless you dear sis
Steph