Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.
It Is Well With My Soul
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics
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When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
[Chorus]
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blessed assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
[Chorus]
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!
[Chorus]
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.
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Bill & Gloria Gaither's "It is Well With My Soul" speak about the triumph of faith over the trials and sorrows of life. The song acknowledges that despite the unavoidable hardships and pain that an individual may face, having faith in God, as well as knowing and acknowledging His love, mercy, and grace, can bring about a sense of peace that allows the soul to be well.
The opening lines, "When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, / When sorrows like sea billows roll," describe a scene of contrasting images, comparing peace to a flowing river and sorrows to the surging waves of the sea. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "it is well with my soul," is a powerful affirmation that despite the unpredictability of life, the singer has found peace and comfort in their faith in God. The second verse acknowledges the presence of evil in the world, including the trials and temptations that Satan brings, but expresses assurance in Christ and the salvation he provides.
The third verse speaks to the concept of redemption and the forgiveness of sins. The singer recognizes the gravity of their transgressions but celebrates the fact that Christ's sacrifice on the cross has wiped away their sin completely. The last verse expresses a hopeful desire for the day when faith becomes sight, and Jesus returns. It speaks to a longing for a complete and everlasting peace that would spare the singer from the pains and struggles of the current world.
Line by Line Meaning
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When I am surrounded by tranquility and calmness
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Even if I'm faced with immense grief and sorrow
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
No matter my situation, you have taught me to respond with
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
It is well with my innermost self.
Chorus - It is well, with my soul, It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul.
I am at peace with myself
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Even if the devil tries to distract me or when I face challenges
Let this blessed assurance control,
I will remain steadfast in my faith
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
Because Christ has taken notice of my troubles
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
And has made the ultimate sacrifice for my inner being.
Chorus - It is well, with my soul, It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul.
I have found peace in my heart.
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
The happiness and relief I feel knowing that my sins have been removed.
My sin, not in part but the whole,
All of my sins have been completely erased.
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
I am not burdened by the weight of my sins anymore.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
I give thanks to the Lord for saving my soul.
Chorus - It is well, with my soul, It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul.
I am content with my current state of mind.
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
I eagerly await the day when my faith will be visible to all.
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
When the worries and fears that shroud my faith will be lifted.
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
When I hear the sound of God's trumpet and see him coming down to earth.
Even so, it is well with my soul.
Even then, I will still be at peace with myself.
Chorus - It is well, with my soul, It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul.
No matter what may come, I will be well with my soul.
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Written by: JASON INGRAM, ANDREW HAROLD THOMPSON, . DP
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@theunknown3506
Hi Frank,
I know it has been six years since you wrote this comment, but I've just read your prayer and it touched my spirit.
The Lord Jesus Christ can surely make it well with your soul. He is your Saviour, and is available to be found by both you and your daughter.
Having found the Lord Jesus Christ for myself I pray with you, that you and your daughter will find him too.
The peace he gives to a persons soul is unspeakable, unmeasurable, beyond words, beyond thoughts and imagination, beyond anything that we are even capable of dreaming.
He has changed my life.
If I could humbly direct you to what Peter said in the Book of "Acts of the Apostles" chapter 2:38:
"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."
You can find Jesus Christ by following that command. Receiving the Holy Ghost comes with the evidence of speaking in new tongues.
Pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will lead you to the right Church and save your souls... Seek and ye shall find.
Jesus Saves.
With much respect,
David.
@ThamirisMuniz
When peace like a river, attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say
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 the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, oh my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
And Lord haste the day when my faith shall be sight
And 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
@sporttiger1766
My favorite part of watching David sing is watching the other amazing singers react to him. You've got some of the best vocalist in gospel music in absolute awe of his abilities. Crazy
@ezequiellosprosdetodo1678
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@bryandistin331
That was Phelps best performance of that song and I've seen all of his. What a beautiful and powerful rendition.
@sundelong2727
I agree with you 100% . When I first saw this video I almost drop dead cause overwhelming power of Davidβs voice .
@dandelong737
I agree wholeheartedly β€
@RSMR7.
Amen π Praise the LORD β€
@ecross77
God... How many times have I listened to this... David Phelps voice, the tone, the lyrics, the power, the commitment... Always speaks a lot to me... its 2021 and I'm still listening this every Sunday!
@sundelong2727
In 2022 I am still listening and gives me goosebumps
@Marymass1
Hello in 2023! Still so beautiful!
@paultaylor3169
One of the most powerful hymns in Christendom performed by one of the most powerful voices on the planet and the anointing, the anointing - very powerful. I have shared this with hundreds of people and everyone is in awe of this rendition... I hope it is more the anoiting that grips them.