it is well with my soul author

It is the title of a hymn written by an admirable man who went through a lot of things in his life. Refrain It is well it is well With my soul with my soul It is well it is well with my soul.

It Is Well With My Soul The Story Of Horatio Spafford It Is Well With My Soul Soul Wellness

Spafford 1828-1888 was a Presbyterian layman from Chicago.

. He had established a very successful legal practice as a young businessman and was also a devout Christian. It is well with my soul by Horatio Gates Spafford 1828 1888 When peace like a river attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll. It is well it is well with my soul. The author Horatio G.

Whatever my lot Thou hast taught me to know It is well it is well with my soul. With this hymn comes one of the most heartrending stories in the annals of hymnody. The phrase It is well with my soul is well-known even among non-believers but do we know where it came from. His name is Horatio Spafford and his story is one of great tragedy and loss and amazingly hope and faith.