IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL
Solfa Notation • Hymns, Burial / Funeral Hymns, Prayer
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IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL by Philip P. Bliss, Horatio G. Spafford, arr. Clyde David — Lyrics
About IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL
"It Is Well With My Soul" is a profound anthem of faith and surrender, presented here in a moving choral arrangement by Clyde David. Marked to be sung "with deep emotion," the piece opens with a gentle soprano solo that reflects on finding peace even when sorrows roll like sea billows. This quiet trust blossoms into a rich, full-choir response, reassuring the listener that all is well.
The arrangement makes beautiful use of shifting vocal textures to bring the classic text to life. A dedicated section for male voices boldly declares the joy of sins forgiven, before the full choir returns to lift up a unified song of praise. It is a perfect piece for moments of reflection, Lenten meditation, or any time the congregation needs a reminder of God's abiding comfort. The final, lingering solo leaves the church with a quiet, lasting sense of peace.