Why Is It So?
Sound-Silence Lyrics
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When sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot,
Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul.
I
t is well with my soul.
It is well, it is well with my soul.
And Lord, haste the day
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 with my soul.
It is well, it is well with my soul.
‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His word,
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know “Thus saith the Lord.”
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him.
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er.
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus,
O for grace to trust Him more!
I’m so glad I learned to trust Him,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend,
And I know that He is with me,
He’ll be with me ‘til the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him.
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er.
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus,
O for grace to trust Him more!
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him.
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er.
Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus,
O for grace to trust Him more!
The lyrics of "Why Is It So?" by Sound-Silence are deeply reflective and spiritually profound, expressing themes of peace, trust in God, and the enduring faith that sustains the soul through life's ups and downs. The opening lines, "When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot," set the tone for the song, portraying a sense of calm amidst life's turbulent moments. The singer acknowledges the presence of both peace and sorrow in their journey, yet despite the challenges they face, they have been taught to find contentment and tranquility in their soul, declaring, "It is well with my soul."
The repetition of the phrase "It is well with my soul" serves as a powerful affirmation of faith and inner peace, emphasizing the singer's unwavering confidence in God's providence and sovereignty. The lyrics allude to the anticipation of a future day when faith will be made sight, and the Lord will descend, underscoring the belief in a divine promise of redemption and ultimate salvation. The imagery of the clouds rolling back as a scroll and the trump resounding evoke a sense of grandeur and awe, highlighting the singer's longing for the fulfillment of their faith.
The subsequent verses of the song delve into the intimate relationship between the singer and Jesus, emphasizing the sweetness and comfort found in trusting in Him wholeheartedly. The act of trusting in Jesus is portrayed as a source of solace and strength, a means of finding rest in His promises and guidance. The repeated refrain of "Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him" conveys a deep sense of personal conviction and reliance on the Savior, underscoring the transformative power of faith and the constancy of Christ's presence in the singer's life.
As the song progresses, the lyrics express gratitude for having learned to trust Jesus and the assurance that He will remain with the singer until the end. The repeated pleas for "grace to trust Him more" reflect a desire for deepening faith and spiritual growth, acknowledging the ongoing journey of belief and reliance on Jesus. Through its lyrical imagery and heartfelt expressions of faith, "Why Is It So?" conveys a message of hope, resilience, and the enduring peace that comes from entrusting one's soul to the care of a loving and faithful Savior.
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@LostSoulsParadoxicalDoctrine
In this day and age of technology, I see the masses gathering and saying, but not listening.
Posting replies is now the norm of "communication", disturbingly so, as the song implies...
"We" (all of mankind online) are loosing touch with what is actual communication, aka give and take, listening and reciprocation of the verbal, the total digestion of and integration of the information from the individual.
If we do not return to a form of personalized and intimate interactions, then we might as well not bother with such things as "individual rights".
Why bother speaking out if no one is willing to listen, why bother with speaking up if no one is going to reply.
I am referring to the "online communication" specifically, as the simplistic approach of it is actually quite damning and very much NOT truly communicating... like watching a movie and declaring a feeling of connection to the characters. True as it may be, still only a placebo to the real thing. An illusion of, but not to replace... just as a written sentence carries not the intricacies of nuance in spoken, all online is but a farce to what is really happening.
Virus or not, this isolation predates, and is far more prevalent than just a few years worth.
Artists have seen it coming for a long time, the signs ignored all the same...
...if anyone has read this far, I give you my hope, I give you my praise, and I have faith that you will take from this how truly precious another's time truly is.
Don't cry, I will handle that part.
Smile and let them know how you feel about their times with you!
@sonofgod.436
lamentations 3:26
it is good that a man should both hope and quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
proverbs 17:28
even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
1 timothy 2: 11-14
let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
psalms 141:3 set a watch, oh LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
@dennistaylor288
I am 82 years old and a fan of the S&G version, but I am totally overwhelmed by Disturbed's cover. It is fascinating, mesmerizing, and I simply can't get enough of experiencing the emotion.
This is what great music is all about. World class.
@wish21100
Dennis ❤️
@goliathraydjc1617
@@wish21100 ?
@johnhanson4795
thats because youve seen so many things in your life and it brings back memories
@diarmuidkuhle8181
And great music is also about, and always has been, musicians taking inspiration from one another and building on each other's creativity.
@stephdorward2868
I am middle aged and love the original but I couldn't agree more - this version makes me want to laugh and cry at the same time
@caseypicklecopter
Me and my husband use to lay in bed listening to this. He passed away due to cancer. First time I sit and listen to this since his death three years ago. Very hard to do
@nitromarc
Sorry for the loss of your husband
Peace
@joanarodriguez8304
Sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace to your heart!
@carabiner7999
Oh, my sweet darling, know that our hearts go out to you, during this terrible time of loss and grief. No words can ever truly comfort us, but this incredibly hard step is one more on your path of healing. Hopefully, this will become easier to hear, and then a celebration of time spent with love. x