It is well

There is a touching story behind the author of this hymn, Brother Horatio Spafford, a successful businessman and hymn writer from Chicago. He suffered the loss of his four daughters in a ship wreck, which prompted him to pen this famous hymn in 1873. (Please google for details as this website doesn't allow links :(...)

In 2008 I lost my mother and as I traveled to attend the burial, I received a call informing me that my father had also passed. Deep in my heart while on bus I sung this song, "It's well with my soul." The years that would follow will be so trying but.. "It's well with my soul."

When I lost my wife to manegities and the second this month to cancer this song gives me hope.

This one is like medicine to the soul. Sing this one and it changes the atmosphere around and in you.

This is a great hymn. However, the chord changes are incorrect for the version I know. Should be:

C, F, C, D, G, G7

C, F, G, G, C, F, G

C ......... G

F, G, G7, C, F, C.

Hope that helps.

Growing up I always considered this a hymn for the older saints because it was slow and boring, but now that I'm 25 in learning that it is well! Praise the Lord we can be like the eagle and fly above every frustration. This hymn lifts me up Hallelujah it is well!

This hymn lifts me up whenever I am moody.

Good song.

Whenever I face troubles and at the point of tears, this song reminds me that trouble should not move me, but teach me to say it is well with my soul. Halelujah!

Lost my mum in 2012, on my way to my dad burial 4 yrs later...exactly 4 years ago, on the same month. This song reminds me of God's promise...whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to say it is well with my soul...