It Is Well
Embracing Peace Amid Life's Turbulence
Lyrics
When peace is like a river rushing my way
Expressing the arrival of peace, like a rushing river.
When trouble's like an ocean wave after wave
Comparing troubles to an overwhelming ocean, wave after wave.
It is well
A statement affirming a sense of well-being despite challenges.
I don't know all the answers but I know that You are good
Acknowledging a lack of understanding but affirming God's goodness.
And You are always faithful no matter how it looks
Belief in God's faithfulness regardless of appearances.
It is well
Reiteration that it is well despite circumstances.
It is well with my soul
Declaration that one's soul is at peace.
It is well through the highs and lows
Well-being affirmed in both high and low moments.
You're on my side
Confidence in God being on the speaker's side.
You're for me I know
Assurance that God is supportive.
It is well with my soul
Reiteration that the soul is at peace.
Your spirit's my assurance when trials may come
God's spirit is relied upon during trials.
I'm holding to the promise that You've already won
Confidence in God's victory, holding onto promises.
It is well
Reaffirmation that all is well despite challenges.
And all my sin and shame I bear it no more
Freedom from sin and shame due to faith in Christ's sacrifice.
It's nailed to the cross, forever I am Yours
Recognition of being eternally committed to God.
It is well
Reiteration that it is well based on spiritual redemption.
It is well with my soul
Personal affirmation that the soul is at peace.
It is well through the highs and lows
Well-being asserted in both good and bad times.
You're on my side
Assurance of God being on the speaker's side.
You're for me, I know
Confirmation of God's support and favor.
It is well with my soul
Reiteration that the soul is at peace.
In the fire and the flames
Invoking God's presence in difficult situations, symbolized by fire and flames.
In my pain
Reference to personal pain.
You are with me
Affirmation of God's companionship during hardships.
This is not the end
Expressing hope and confidence that difficulties are not the end.
You're not finished yet
Belief in God's ongoing work and intervention.
You're still moving
Recognition of God's continuous involvement and guidance.
No matter what I've lost
Despite losses and costs, the speaker's heart will still sing.
Or what it costs
Acknowledgment of personal sacrifice.
My heart will sing
Declaration that the heart will sing despite challenges.
It is well with my soul
Reiteration that the soul is at peace.
It is well through the highs and lows
Affirmation of well-being in various life situations.
You're on my side
Confidence in God being on the speaker's side.
You're for me I know
Assurance of God's support and favor.
It is well with my soul
Reiteration that the soul is at peace.
Oh, it is well with my soul
Continued affirmation of peace within the soul.
It is well through the highs and lows
Affirmation of well-being in various life situations.
You're on my side
Confidence in God being on the speaker's side.
You're for me I know
Assurance of God's support and favor.
It is well with my soul
Reiteration that the soul is at peace.
It is well with my soul
Final affirmation of peace within the soul.
Till I reach the day that my faith shall be sight
Expressing anticipation of the day when faith becomes sight.
And I see it all so clearly standing in Your light
Hopeful imagery of understanding clearly in God's light.
It is well
A final affirmation that all is well.
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