438. When Peace, Like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)

1 When peace like a river, uphold me each day,
when sorrows like sea billows roll,
whatever my lot, you have taught me to say,
"It is well, it is well with my soul."

Refrain:
It is well with my soul;
it is well, it is well with my soul.

2 Though evil should tempt me, though trials should come,
let this blessed assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has paid life and blood for my soul: [Refrain]

3 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! [Refrain]

4 O God, speed the day that is filled with your light,
when clouds are rolled back as a scroll;
The trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall appear,
"even so" - it is well with my soul. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: When peace, like a river, upholds me each day
Title: When Peace, Like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)
Author: Horatio G. Spafford (1874, alt.)
Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul
Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1995
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Comfort and Assurance; Jesus Christ: Savior; Peace: Inner (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: VILLE DU HAVRE
Composer: Philip P. Bliss (1876)
Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain
Key: C Major



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