It is meet
St. John Damascene Children 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
It is well with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
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
Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul
The lyrics of "It Is Well With My Soul" express a deep sense of peace and faith in the midst of adversity. The first verse describes a situation where the singer is experiencing both peace and sorrow. The metaphor of a river and sea billows are used to describe the contrasting emotions, and the singer confesses that God has taught them to always proclaim, "It is well with my soul." This line represents a powerful declaration of faith that both acknowledges the reality of pain and suffering, while also affirming the assurance that all is ultimately well because of the goodness and sovereignty of God.
In the second verse, the lyrics describe a hope that is yet to be fully realized. The singer longs for the day when their faith will be sight, when all doubts and struggles will end, and they will encounter Christ face-to-face. The imagery of the clouds rolling back and the sound of the trumpet are biblical references to the second coming of Christ. The singer expresses a deep longing for this moment when they will be reunited with God and declares once again, "It is well with my soul."
Overall, the song conveys a deep sense of trust in God's goodness and provision in the midst of life's struggles. It captures the essence of a mature and deep faith that remains steadfast even in the midst of storms, sorrow, and setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When I am filled with absolute calmness in my mind
When sorrows like sea billows roll
When I am struck by immense grief or difficulties
Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say
No matter the circumstances, I have learned to say
It is well, it is well with my soul
That everything is good and content in my being
And Lord haste the day
And I pray that the day comes quickly
When my faith shall be sight
When my belief becomes tangible and visible
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
When heavenly curtains draw back like a scroll
The trump shall resound and
When the trumpet noise echoes
The Lord shall descend
When God himself comes down to Earth
Even so it is well with my soul
Even then, I am still at peace and content with my being
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Written by: CINDY MORGAN
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