One of my favorite hymns of the church is the great classic It Is Well With My Soul. Written by Horatio Spafford in 1871 after his family drowned at sea, it has been sung in churches for many years. It is a glorious reminder of the saving grace of Jesus Christ, even in the midst of our greatest struggles. It is a song of hope and perseverance. It has lifted my spirits on the numerous occasions when I realize that I, like all humans. am a sinner saved by grace. It was the last hymn we sang my final Sunday at Springfield Friends Meeting in 1994; it was a song that brought me comfort during a great personal darkness in 2007. The song is a brilliant reminder that Jesus loves not because of what we do or who we are, but in spite of those things.
Despite my head-knowledge of the love and grace of God, there are days when my heart still hurts. I imagine this is true for everyone. So today I have a challenge for you. Watch this very cool video (complete with lyrics) of a modern arrangement of the song by the great band Jars of Clay from their album Redemption Songs. If you listen to this song and feel a sense of true worship and a sense of thanksgiving for the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us, then take some time praise Jesus on this Sabbath. If you don't feel those things, you may need to get your heart checked. I'm just saying...
Because of Jesus,
This is my favorite hymn. Have you heard the Hillsong version of it? So good.
ReplyDeleteI have heard that version, Amy- and you;re right. It's beautiful!
DeleteThis is one of my favorites, as well. We sang it last Sunday at Awestruck Church. It never fails to touch my heart. I had never heard this rendition, but I like it. Susan
ReplyDeleteI love singing the words and FEELING the power. And this recording is near and dear to my heart, as it came out when my world was crumbling. I listen to it often.
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