785. When Peace like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)

1 When peace like a river attendeth my way,
when sorrows like sea billows roll,
whatever my lot, thou hast 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 Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blest assurance control,
that Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
and hath shed his own blood for my soul. [Refrain]

3 He lives - oh, the bliss of this glorious thought;
my sin, not in part, but the whole,
is nailed to his cross and I bear it no more.
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain]

4 Lord, hasten the day when our faith shall be sight,
the clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
the trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall descend;
even so it is well with my soul. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: When peace like a river attendeth my way
Title: When Peace like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)
Author: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888
Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul
Meter: 11 8 11 9 and refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Topic: Trust, Guidance; Judgment
Tune Information
Name: VILLE DU HAVRE
Composer: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876
Meter: 11 8 11 9 and refrain
Key: Dâ™­ Major



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