Acapeldridge - It Is Well with My Soul Lyrics
Lyrics
When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like Sea pillows roll,
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, It is well with my soul.
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 hath regarded, My helpless estate,
And hath shed, His own blood for my soul.
It is well, with my soul.
It is well, It is well with my soul.
My sin, O the bliss this glorious thought,
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nail to his cross and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Oh my soul.
It is well, with my soul.
It is well, It is well with my soul.
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.
It is well, with my soul.
It is well, It is well with my soul.
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It Is Well with My Soul
Meaning & Inspiration
Acapeldridge’s rendition of "It Is Well with My Soul," released on November 10, 2017, invites us into a timeless narrative of profound faith amidst unimaginable suffering, a message that has resonated deeply with generations. This isn't just a song; it's a declaration born from the crucible of human tragedy, originally penned by Horatio Spafford in 1873. Spafford, a successful Chicago lawyer and devoted Christian, endured a series of devastating losses: the death of his young son, the Great Chicago Fire which wiped out his financial investments, and most famously, the sinking of the *Ville du Havre* on the Atlantic Ocean, taking the lives of his four daughters. It was on a voyage to meet his grieving wife, near the very spot where his children perished, that he wrote these immortal words. The song’s message, therefore, is not theoretical comfort, but a lived experience of God’s abiding peace that transcends all earthly sorrow.
The opening lines vividly contrast life's extremes, depicting moments of serene peace "like a river" alongside overwhelming grief, when "sorrows like Sea pillows roll." This imagery immediately grounds the listener in the reality of fluctuating human experience – the ebb and flow of joy and pain. Yet, the profound statement, "Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, It is well with my soul," reveals a divinely inspired perspective. This isn't passive resignation but an active choice of faith, a peace that doesn't deny suffering but overcomes it through trust in a sovereign God. This echoes the promise of Philippians 4:6-7, where we are encouraged to present our requests to God, and His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. It speaks to a wisdom gained through adversity, aligning with John 16:33, where Jesus promises tribulation in the world but assures us of His victory.
The song then confronts spiritual warfare and human weakness head-on. "Though Satan should buffet, Though trials should come," acknowledges the adversary's attempts and life's inevitable challenges. Yet, a "blest assurance control[s]" the narrative: "That Christ hath regarded, My helpless estate, And hath shed, His own blood for my soul." This verse powerfully reminds us of Christ's supreme sacrifice, a truth at the heart of Christian faith. We are not left to battle alone; Christ's compassionate gaze and atoning blood are our ultimate shield and comfort. This directly references the spiritual struggle described in Ephesians 6:12 and the assurance of salvation found in Romans 5:8, where Christ died for us while we were still sinners, demonstrating the depth of divine love and provision for our "helpless estate."
The third verse dives into the liberating truth of complete forgiveness and redemption. "My sin, O the bliss this glorious thought, My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nail to his cross and I bear it no more," brings a sense of overwhelming relief and gratitude. This verse beautifully articulates the doctrine of substitutionary atonement, where Christ bore the full weight of our transgressions. The joy proclaimed in "Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Oh my soul" is a natural overflow of understanding this profound grace. This echoes Colossians 2:14, which speaks of Christ canceling the record of debt that stood against us by nailing it to the cross, and Psalm 103:12, illustrating God removing our transgressions as far as the east is from the west. This complete pardon is the foundation of our spiritual well-being.
Finally, the song turns its gaze toward the future, expressing a longing for Christ's glorious return. "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." This apocalyptic imagery paints a vivid picture of the Second Coming, a day when all promises will be fulfilled, and our hope will become reality. The ultimate affirmation, "Even so, It is well with my soul," anchors our present peace in the certainty of future glory. This eschatological hope is a cornerstone of Christian belief, mirroring descriptions in 1 Corinthians 13:12, where we long for the day when we will see face to face, and 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, detailing the trumpet call and the Lord's descent. Acapeldridge’s interpretation, delivered through the sheer power of unified human voices, strips away instrumental distractions, allowing the weight of these profound truths to resonate with clarity and emotional depth, driving home the message that true peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of God in the midst of it all. It is a powerful reminder that whatever storms we face, through Christ, it can truly be well with our soul.