Moravian Book of Worship ‎#754

754. When Peace, like a River

1 When peace like a river attendeth my way,
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 Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blessed assurance control,
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has shed his own blood for my soul. [Refrain]

3 My sin, O, 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 And, Lord, haste the day 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. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way
• Title: When Peace, like a River
• Author: Horatio G. Spafford (1873)
• Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul
• Meter: 11.8.11.9. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Romans 8
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15
  ;
  2 Corinthians 5:7
  ;
  Ephesians 6:10-17
  ;
  Philippians 4:4-7
  ;
  Colossians 2:8-15
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:12
• Topic: Temptation and Conflict; Conflict; Peace, inner; Salvation; Sin; Temptation of believers

Tune Information

• Name: VILLE DU HAVRE
• Composer: Philip P. Bliss (1876)
• Meter: 11.8.11.9. with Refrain
• Key: D♭ Major