IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL
Solfa Notation • Hymns, Burial / Funeral Hymns, Prayer
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IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL by Philip P. Bliss — Lyrics
About IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL
"It Is Well With My Soul" is a deeply comforting hymn that has found a home in choir lofts everywhere. This particular arrangement by Clyde David brings a fresh, layered choral texture to the familiar melody, moving through different vocal sections to build its message of unwavering faith.
The piece opens with a gentle introduction before a soprano solo carries the beloved first verse, "When peace with the Father attendeth my way." From there, the arrangement shifts dynamically—giving the men's voices a dedicated moment to reflect on the weight of sin borne by the Lamb, before the full choir unites for a powerful, triumphant declaration of peace and redemption.
Choirs often turn to this hymn during moments of reflection, funerals, or times of prayer when the congregation needs a reminder of spiritual endurance. Singing it feels like a journey from quiet personal trust to a resounding, shared conviction that, no matter the trials, all is well.