IT IS WELL

"It Is Well" is one of those foundational hymns that finds its way into the heart of a choir and stays there. We often pull this piece from our folders during moments that call for deep comfort and unwavering faith—whether at a funeral Mass, a penitential service, or simply as a prayer of surrender. The melody carries a quiet, steady strength that helps the congregation anchor themselves in God's providence, even when "sorrows like sea billows roll."

The verses walk us through a profound journey of trust. It begins with the peace that attends our way, acknowledges the trials that buffet us, and then points directly to the cross, where our sin is nailed and borne no more. By the time the choir reaches the final verse, looking forward to the day when "the cloud be rolled back as a scroll," the refrain becomes a powerful, collective declaration. Singing "it is well with my soul" is not just a comforting thought; it is a firm statement of faith that resonates through the entire church.