At First Baptist in Clarksville, we, the congregation, were united in this stunning performance of ‘It Is Well,’ a captivating worship hymn. From the moment the first note echoed through the sanctuary, a sense of reverence and awe filled the room. It was as if the Holy Spirit was among us, binding us together.
The lead singer gently strummed his guitar, the piano, and other musical instruments joined in, and then the choir, our choir, added their voices. It was as if heaven was opening up. We, the choir and the audience, closed our eyes, raised our hands, and opened our hearts to praise the Lord, feeling the unity of our worship.
‘My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, oh, my soul’
The melody was both beautiful and stunning carrying with it the rich history of the hymn with words that are infused with hope. You can’t help but praise the Lord in gratitude. No matter what you’re facing, trial, challenge, or struggle, the peace that surpasses all understanding embraces you as you lift these beautiful words up to our mighty God.
That’s the thing about hymns; these songs have the ability to bring us closer to God as we reflect on the words and praise God for all that He has done. These timeless hymns are rooted in Scripture and carry messages of God’s promises of His love and faithfulness. It also reminds us we can have unwavering trust in God’s goodness, no matter the circumstance.
We can thank the good Lord for being our anchor in the midst of the storm. We can thank Him for teaching us to trust in Him more deeply and we know that when life is uncertain, our souls can say, ‘It is well’ no matter the circumstance because He is our peace. We hope this song lifted your spirit today.
Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”
