The story behind the hymn, "It is Well."
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Lyrics
It is Well
copyright Karen Jackman 2004
Waved them off on their journey 'cross the rough and choppy sea
For several weeks sat in the house, alone
When the doorbell broke my silence, I walked across the hall
Wond'ring why the telegraph had come for me
Dear Sweet Lord is it so, you took my babies home?
Tears fell on my wife's words, "Saved alone"
And though I felt like I would die
Through my heartbreak, Lord, I cried
It is well, it is well with my soul
Chorus:
It is well with my soul
It is well with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul!
Praise the Lord for I know
It is well with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul!
Time took me to the very place my daughters' lives were lost
Could it be this pain would conquer me?
God's spirit filled me suddenly, and I knew that as I breathed
In a song I would share His tender mercy
And though my time has not yet come,
Thank you Lord for all you've done
With Your love I'll never be alone
Dear Sweet Jesus take my pain
Help me sing this sweet refrain
"It is well, It is well with my soul"
Chorus
Bridge:
When you finally called my name
I was sittin' on that train
Felt the last bump on life's ride
And finally saw your face, dear Christ
Now the circle is unbroken
By and by, Lord, by and by
In a better home I've joined them
In the sky, Lord, in the sky
Chorus
End
