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It Is Well
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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. Refrain It is well, with my soul, Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Refrain My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! Refrain For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: Refrain But, Lord, ‘tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait, Refrain And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, Refrain The author of this hymn was a layman, a lawyer and professor of medical jurisprudence from Chicago who maintained a close friendship with D.L. Moody and other Christian leaders. During the 1871 Chicago Fire, Spafford lost all of his real estate holdings. The year before his son had died. In order to assist Moody in a Great Britain campaign, Spafford planned to travel there with his wife and four daughters. Due to business commitments, he was unable to travel with his family, but planned to join them within a few days. On November 22, 1873 two ships collided; Mrs. Spafford was rescued, but their four daughters were lost. While Horatio Spafford sailed to join his grieving wife, it is believed that he penned the words to this hymn, including the words, "When sorrows like sea billows roll...." In the face of overwhelming tragedies, he was able to declare, "It is well with my soul." Along with a few friends, Spafford established an American Colony in Jerusalem, and at age 60 died there, having experienced a mental disturbance which caused him to believe he was the second Messiah. 2nd Kings 4:26 - “Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? is it well with thy husband? is it well with the child? And she answered, It is well."
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