I was captivated the first time these soulful lyrics penetrated into my soul.

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.

The enriching story flowed through my veins resonating with truth

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.

The voices of America’s Choir, the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, brought the story to life. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville, the story is told of Horatio and Anna Spafford as they turn with determination to their abiding faith amid a devastating tragedy.

It is well with my soul,.
It is well, it is well with my soul.

“It is a powerful example of the desire to find peace, show love, and give service when despair and resentment threaten to overwhelm.”

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!

“Christ-like service is the dominant trait of the Spafford story which, after so many heartbreaks and setbacks, culminates in the family moving to the Holy Land and setting up the Spafford Children’s Center in East Jerusalem.”

It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

“There, amid so much conflict, staff and patients of many faiths still work together to heal, cooperate, and foster peace.”

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.

Our journey through life is much the same. Filled with strife, turmoil, and even loss.

It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

When such heartache and tragedy intersect our travels, may we also find “It is well with my soul.”

It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

Have a beautiful Sunday! We love you our friends!

Les & Elisa