The writer of this song penned it as he sailed over the site

where his wife and daughters had perished in a shipwreck

sailing between UK and USA some months before.

It is Well with my Soul

When peace like a river attendeth my way

When sorrow like sea billows roll

Whenever my lot you have taught me to say

It is well, it is well with my soul

 

Though the devil will ruin, though trials may come

Let this blessed assurance control

That Christ has regarded my helpless estate

And he asked His own Blood for my soul

 IT IS WELL, WITH MY SOUL

IT IS WELL, IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL

Redemption Songs - Jars of Clay

(this CD is my all-time favourite since 2006!)