See the lyrics to “When Peace Like a River” written by Horatio Spafford in 1873.
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.Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
let this blest assurance control:
that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has shed his own blood for my soul.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!O 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.
About When Peace Like a River Song
The lyrics to “When Peace Like a River” were written by Horatio Spafford in 1873 after experiencing immense personal tragedy.
The hymn expresses unwavering faith in God’s goodness despite life’s storms and sorrows. It has brought comfort to many over the years with its message of trusting in God’s plan even in the darkest of times.