RON TOLSON – “It Is Well With My Soul!” – For Jerry and Norma Jean.
To see Jerry’s (fakebrake) original video, please go to: www.youtube.com This hymn was written by a Chicago lawyer, Horatio G. Spafford. You might think to write a worship song titled, ‘It is well with my soul’, you would indeed have to be a rich, successful Chicago lawyer. But the words, “When sorrows like sea billows roll … It is well with my soul”, were not written during the happiest period of Spafford’s life. On the contrary, they came from a man who had suffered almost unimaginable personal tragedy. Horatio G. Spafford and his wife, Anna, were pretty well-known in 1860′s Chicago. And this was not just because of Horatio’s legal career and business endeavors. The Spaffords were also prominent supporters and close friends of DL Moody, the famous preacher. In 1870, however, things started to go wrong. The Spaffords’ only son was killed by scarlet fever at the age of four. A year later, it was fire rather than fever that struck. Horatio had invested heavily in real estate on the shores of Lake Michigan. In 1871, every one of these holdings was wiped out by the great Chicago Fire. Aware of the toll that these disasters had taken on the family, Horatio decided to take his wife and four daughters on a holiday to England. And, not only did they need the rest — DL Moody needed the help. He was traveling around Britain on one of his great evangelistic campaigns. Horatio and Anna planned to join Moody in late 1873. And so, the Spaffords traveled to New York in November …
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“IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL” is a very influential hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. HYMN HISTORY: This hymn was written by a Chicago lawyer, Horatio G. Spafford. You might think to write a worship song titled, ‘It is well with my soul’, you would indeed have to be a rich, successful Chicago lawyer. But the words, “When sorrows like sea billows roll … It is well with my soul”, were not written during the happiest period of Spafford’s life. On the contrary, they came from a man who had suffered almost unimaginable personal tragedy. Horatio G. Spafford and his wife, Anna, were pretty well-known in 1860′s Chicago. And this was not just because of Horatio’s legal career and business endeavors. The Spaffords were also prominent supporters and close friends of DL Moody, the famous preacher. In 1870, however, things started to go wrong. The Spaffords’ only son was killed by scarlet fever at the age of four. A year later, it was fire rather than fever that struck. Horatio had invested heavily in real estate on the shores of Lake Michigan. In 1871, every one of these holdings was wiped out by the great Chicago Fire. Aware of the toll that these disasters had taken on the family, Horatio decided to take his wife and four daughters on a holiday to England. And, not only did they need the rest — DL Moody needed the help. He was traveling around Britain on one of his great evangelistic campaigns. Horatio and Anna planned to join Moody in late 1873 …
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@RedSmoky777 Amen!
Amen
@WORRO01 I do apologise for the mix up. I didn’t realise the enormity of that small indiscretion in the spelling of your username. It was a friend who understands such things who made me aware of it. I’m a South African…LOL…forgive me.
“A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” – Proverbs 18:24
Thank you for being a faithful friend and Christian brother to Jerry. May God continue to bless you all the days of your life.
@fakebrake I am glad it brought you two some comfort. I know there must be many tears right now. I can testify to you both, that when God has accomplished His purpose in your lives, the tears of sadness will turn to tears of joy. But, in the meantime, here is a comforting promise from God:
“Thou tellest my wanderings: PUT THOU MY TEARS INTO THY BOTTLE: are they not in thy book?” – Psalm 56:8
May God continue to bless you both.
My love to you in Christ.
The words of comfort in all of our times of need. This is a very beautiful version, the song as well as all the great pictures… heart touching, and I thank you for sharing. IM sure many will get a blessing over time.
God bless you, and keep you!! ~John
Just when i needed it most. God bless you both in Jesus name. I really have no words at the moment except thank you so much. We are way more than touched.
Again thank you Liz and John.
The Lord is exceeding in his blessing.
Jerry and Norma Jean
That is song a very much very beautiful sung, that me very fells. Thanks for the adjustment.