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453. 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, tho' trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath 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 the cross and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! (Refrain)

4 And, Lord, haste the day when the 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
Title: It Is Well with My Soul
Author: Horatio G. Spafford
Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul
Language: English
Publication Date: 1989
Topic: Peace; Testimony
Tune Information
Name: [When peace like a river attendeth]
Composer: Philip P. Bliss
Key: C Major



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