As a pastor, I have played, sang, and heard this song performed literally thousands of times. I can honestly say this is hands down the best rendition I have ever heard in my life. Bravo and God Bless You!!!
I have listened to this song so many times, whenever I play it I feel the presence of THE HOLY SPIRIT in my soul, this young man sing & play the piano with so much humility & grace.THANK U JESUS!!!!!!
I have never heard anyone sing it quite like this. More than ever I feel the,heartbreak of the writer's loss of his daughters and the triumph through his tears of Jesus's victory even in his grief
I'm glad I was blessed to find this brother using his gift as our Father intended. I have a terminal illness and I know many people don't understand it's not God's will to heal everyone, but it's clear to me God's intent and it is this song (this rendition) genuinely comforts my spirit. There are some things I need to get done to make sure my wife is secure. I get anxious that I won't complete all the renovations but hearing this reassures me that God has the timing and the people to get it done. I met a fine brother in this process and it reminds me that I don't need to stress about it because He will send the people He has set aside. Please allow me to encourage the family to walk in your calling. As this brother singing and the flooring brother are blessings to me we all have a calling that bless others. Finally, this doesn't mean we should seek out unfair favors, pay what is owed fairly and timely because it honors God. If God grant you a blessing of lesser cost due to your circumstances pray that God bless that brother / sister beyond what they've sacrificed. The latter part is the Godly teacher in me, it's like fire 🔥 shut up in my bones lol. God bless this brother and his family. And may God bless all of you.
God has given you talent, and He must be pleased you use that talent to glorify Him. You sing with a softness and sincerity that is missing from many Christian singers, in other words, the Holy Spirit communicates through you - no acting here. Brother, take care of your temple, you have much to give.
I have no idea why this came up on my recommended videos 10 yrs after its original posting, but man... I'm glad it did. Beautiful, man. Tremendous song & well done
MY GOD! I’ve heard this sung many, many times throughout my life. But THIS RENDITION pushes all of those to the rear!!!! God smiled after hearing this my brother. WELL, WELL DONE!!!!! BRAVO! 🙌🏾
I am clapping in my living room. An absolutely outstanding job. This was sung by a wonderful family friend at my mother's funeral to honor her and our family. You have an absolutely beautiful rendition! Thank you for sharing!
I just played this song for my Grandfathers funeral on the piano yesterday. It brought me so much peace and I wanted to break down in tears afterwards because I know he is now with Jesus and I miss him so much already. You, my friend, have one God given talent and I always love hearing different versions of this hymn! It sounds awesome!
I grew up in church. Heard this many times. However, This is the best I've ever heard it done. Whenever I want to hear this song, you are the only one I try and find. I'll never get tired of this . Best ever and so beautiful. I grew up with Pastors in the family. My Dad being one, My Grandfather also. And about 3 uncles who pastored churches. I'm grown now, and some of whom I speak of have left this world.....I don't go to church like I use to. But this song takes me back home . And this song makes me realize the old Hymns can't be beat by anything today. They were alive, and still are in my heart. Thank you, and please never take this down.
Oh God, I've never heard something like this before. Thank you so much for playing and sharing this with all the world. Everyone deserves to listen your voice and this beautiful sound of Steinway. God Bless You.
We sent my mom my best friend away today to your performance. She loved her lord and her baby grand. I hope she was watching she would have loved you so much! Bravo!!!
Matt, thanks for the love! I am currently working in full time youth ministry in Houston and don't think God is calling me away at this point. Nevertheless, I'm humbled by the encouragement and invitation. Please feel free to keep up with things at my personal website if you'd like. God bless!
One of my Favorite Hymns, Bless you Brother for your delivery thru the Anointing Power of the Holy Spirit. My Soul SO Blessed this Morning of April 20, 2022, Thank You Jesus, To God Be The Glory ➕❤️.
I ain’t even no serious gospel cat but I love good music. This sounds very nice and clean love the piano playing and singing. Truly angelic spot on my brother.
Heard this song ever since I was a child and I believe this is absolutely the best rendition I’ve ever heard! By the way, you can really make that Steinway & Sons talk!
I woke up this morning with a very subtle peace and found myself singing and humming this old hymn, so I looked it up on TH-cam, and found you. You see, I spent the past weekend quietly and alone; canceled dinner plans with a friend because my Spirit was in a bit of a tangle. I disconnecting from everyone (except my two best friends), and allowed God to untangle the mess. He didn’t actually do anything except sit beside me while I slowly unwound the tangle myself. He’s already taught me what to do. I finally came to terms with difficult decisions I needed to make about a couple of personal relationships as well as letting go of control over a couple of professional situations. We are reminded to let go, stop being defiant and stop trying to control our life. Peace will find you when you make decisions that are in line with His will for you.
Melissa: what a timely word for me. Thank you so much for sharing. Isn't it funny how God takes something we did a long time ago to bless someone, then the blessing gets returned to us? Wow, God. Crazy. ❤️
@@stephenanthonyray Thank you for saying so. I was specifically looking for a solo/a capella version, not a choir. I needed the solemn, soul worship of this message today. You deliver. I have worn your version out today :-)
My my my . You brought heaven down with this one. How comes i'm only see such wonderful video in youtube for the first time. so much crap posted daily. God richly bless you brother. You made my day.
I would really love to hear,How Great thou art.One day you will sing before GOD with your beautiful voice,stay humble and praise to our Father for his Son.
Hearing God through you... that big voice... it took me back to OBU when I would sit with my jaw dropped. I’m still a bit in awe of you and your voice. Thank you for letting God use you and speak through you, Stephen!
Also my favorite hymn -- and the story behind it reminds me of the story of Job and the faithfullness and love for God that is unwavering and real. I know this video is 11 years old ... but I am inspired to learn this version. It is well with my piano!
As a graduate of the Univ of Illinois in vocal coach accompanying (many years ago) I want to tell you that you have a phenomenal talent -- please use it always for His glory! Oh, by the way, I studied voice with Uncle Bill (William Warfield).
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Chorus It is well, with my soul It is well, it is well with my soul 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, O my soul! Chorus It is well, with my soul It is well, it is well with my soul And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul. Chorus It is well, with my soul It is well, it is well with my soul
absolutely heartfelt joy! What an assurance we have, knowing it is well..not partially but fully all because Jesus paid it all...Thanks a lot for this rendition
As a pastor, I have played, sang, and heard this song performed literally thousands of times. I can honestly say this is hands down the best rendition I have ever heard in my life. Bravo and God Bless You!!!
Amen! ❤️⛪️
I have listened to this song so many times, whenever I play it I feel the presence of THE HOLY SPIRIT in my soul, this young man sing & play the piano with so much humility & grace.THANK U JESUS!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent. ❤❤
Amen to that too!
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This is the best performance of this song I've heard
This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard.
I am singing it next Sunday in my church 😊
I have never heard anyone sing it quite like this. More than ever I feel the,heartbreak of the writer's loss of his daughters and the triumph through his tears of Jesus's victory even in his grief
I'm glad I was blessed to find this brother using his gift as our Father intended. I have a terminal illness and I know many people don't understand it's not God's will to heal everyone, but it's clear to me God's intent and it is this song (this rendition) genuinely comforts my spirit. There are some things I need to get done to make sure my wife is secure. I get anxious that I won't complete all the renovations but hearing this reassures me that God has the timing and the people to get it done. I met a fine brother in this process and it reminds me that I don't need to stress about it because He will send the people He has set aside. Please allow me to encourage the family to walk in your calling. As this brother singing and the flooring brother are blessings to me we all have a calling that bless others. Finally, this doesn't mean we should seek out unfair favors, pay what is owed fairly and timely because it honors God. If God grant you a blessing of lesser cost due to your circumstances pray that God bless that brother / sister beyond what they've sacrificed. The latter part is the Godly teacher in me, it's like fire 🔥 shut up in my bones lol. God bless this brother and his family. And may God bless all of you.
And God bless you too, truthsavant. How are you doing?
I pray that you are still listening to this song and praying. Stay encouraged 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💜
I understand.
God has given you talent, and He must be pleased you use that talent to glorify Him. You sing with a softness and sincerity that is missing from many Christian singers, in other words, the Holy Spirit communicates through you - no acting here. Brother, take care of your temple, you have much to give.
He did an awesome job!!
I have no idea why this came up on my recommended videos 10 yrs after its original posting, but man... I'm glad it did. Beautiful, man. Tremendous song & well done
How can anybody dislike this. This is one of the most beautiful versions I've ever heard
That ministered to me. Deeply. Thank you my brother.❤️ God bless you and your ministry.
great tonality vocally and great piano skills bless brother
MY GOD! I’ve heard this sung many, many times throughout my life. But THIS RENDITION pushes all of those to the rear!!!! God smiled after hearing this my brother. WELL, WELL DONE!!!!! BRAVO! 🙌🏾
i come back and listen to this at least once week ..what an amazing young man what a voice!
AMEN!!!!! THAT IS SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! BLESS YOU BROTHER! GREETINGS FROM AUSTRIA 🇦🇹
I am clapping in my living room. An absolutely outstanding job. This was sung by a wonderful family friend at my mother's funeral to honor her and our family. You have an absolutely beautiful rendition! Thank you for sharing!
It is well with my soul. Thank you Jesus.
All I can say is Glory To God!!!
I just played this song for my Grandfathers funeral on the piano yesterday. It brought me so much peace and I wanted to break down in tears afterwards because I know he is now with Jesus and I miss him so much already. You, my friend, have one God given talent and I always love hearing different versions of this hymn! It sounds awesome!
Hallelujah I'm in tears
I ha e listen a song over and ever everyday. It helps me to not worry and feels safe in my body
I grew up in church. Heard this many times. However, This is the best I've ever heard it done. Whenever I want to hear this song, you are the only one I try and find. I'll never get tired of this . Best ever and so beautiful. I grew up with Pastors in the family. My Dad being one, My Grandfather also. And about 3 uncles who pastored churches. I'm grown now, and some of whom I speak of have left this world.....I don't go to church like I use to. But this song takes me back home . And this song makes me realize the old Hymns can't be beat by anything today. They were alive, and still are in my heart. Thank you, and please never take this down.
Absolutely beautiful. Keep singing for our Lord.
I never get tired of replaying this video,you truly are a blessing to me
OH SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I SURE HAVE MISSED GOIING TO CHURCH THE PAST TWO SUNDAYS AND HEARING GOD'S WORD ! KEEP SINGING IT IS SO UPLIFTING!
Thanks for sharing this classic hymn with your amazing talent! God be praised!
This was beautifully done! Thank you for sharing with us the gift that God gave you! It is well with my soul.
Praise the Lord oh my soul, for truly it is well with my soul. Beautiful and heartfelt. You know you know the Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh God, I've never heard something like this before. Thank you so much for playing and sharing this with all the world. Everyone deserves to listen your voice and this beautiful sound of Steinway.
God Bless You.
In a word: honest. In several words: tender, loving, divine, perfect, inspirational, brave, courageous. ❤️❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺
We sent my mom my best friend away today to your performance. She loved her lord and her baby grand. I hope she was watching she would have loved you so much! Bravo!!!
Matt, thanks for the love! I am currently working in full time youth ministry in Houston and don't think God is calling me away at this point. Nevertheless, I'm humbled by the encouragement and invitation. Please feel free to keep up with things at my personal website if you'd like. God bless!
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WOW! Sounds like a soulful opera. So lovely :)
Perfect in the Lord’s ears and mine. Musically perfected as well. Don’t change anything. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!
Sang this as the Eulogy Hymn at my mother's funeral. She had always wanted this sung at her funeral.
One of my Favorite Hymns, Bless you Brother for your delivery thru the Anointing Power of the Holy Spirit. My Soul SO Blessed this Morning of April 20, 2022, Thank You Jesus, To God Be The Glory ➕❤️.
Thank u for blessing my soul.
Thanks be to the Most High 🙏🏽 for healing our souls ❤️🩹…it is well with my soul 😇
The best I have ever heard, I love this song. Wonderful job!!!
Splendid and inspiring sir
Absolutely beautiful thank you for sharing your Godgiven gift with us and may God continue to use you for his Glory 🙏🙏🙏
I ain’t even no serious gospel cat but I love good music. This sounds very nice and clean love the piano playing and singing. Truly angelic spot on my brother.
In trying times, we should still be thankful lfor God's grace 😭😭😭😭. It is well 💗
Man I cannot stop listening to this!! Praise the LORD!!! It is well with my SOUL!!!!!!!
God bless you!!! Thanks for this sermon in form of music
This is a powerful song & his voice puts it a thumb print on the heart with this song!!!
Thank you for sharing your talent and gift! This is absolutely amazing! Just beautiful!
Absolutely lovely!
Absolutely spectacular rendition!
What a stunning performance! You're voice is just beautiful.
I am just sitting here motionless staring at the screen after it finished………..I think I heard a little bit of music from heaven.
One of my favorites - God is magnificent! I’m hard of hearing but this reverberates throughout my soul!
Beautiful!
Heard this song ever since I was a child and I believe this is absolutely the best rendition I’ve ever heard! By the way, you can really make that Steinway & Sons talk!
How am I just now finding this?!? WOW WOW WOW WOW. Simply the BEST I have ever heard this performed.
Watching again!! Absolutely beautiful!!! PTL 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I woke up this morning with a very subtle peace and found myself singing and humming this old hymn, so I looked it up on TH-cam, and found you.
You see, I spent the past weekend quietly and alone; canceled dinner plans with a friend because my Spirit was in a bit of a tangle.
I disconnecting from everyone (except my two best friends), and allowed God to untangle the mess. He didn’t actually do anything except sit beside me while I slowly unwound the tangle myself. He’s already taught me what to do.
I finally came to terms with difficult decisions I needed to make about a couple of personal relationships as well as letting go of control over a couple of professional situations.
We are reminded to let go, stop being defiant and stop trying to control our life.
Peace will find you when you make decisions that are in line with His will for you.
Melissa: what a timely word for me. Thank you so much for sharing. Isn't it funny how God takes something we did a long time ago to bless someone, then the blessing gets returned to us? Wow, God. Crazy. ❤️
@@stephenanthonyray Thank you for saying so. I was specifically looking for a solo/a capella version, not a choir. I needed the solemn, soul worship of this message today. You deliver. I have worn your version out today :-)
Thank you
Muito lindo... o hino, o piano, o pianista e o cantor... Talento maravilhoso que Deus lhe deu!
Hi Stephen. Thanks for sharing this beautiful message and your gift of music.
Thanks,, Stephen! Your voice is a balm to our souls. Ms. Fuller and I miss you and pray all is well for you in Colorado!
Ang ganda naman ng boses mo sis.. anlamig sa tenga.
Praise Jesus Holy Name!
What a voice and talent. Thanks for sharing it with us! ❤
My favorite hymn and it was breathtaking.
Blessed to be a blessing. Thanks for putting in all those hours of practice to be a blessing.
What a magnificent talent he has from god I have to wipe the tears from my glasses this hymn is so beautiful
Absolutely. BEAUTIFUL!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!! Thank you for sharing this 10 years ago! This is my first time seeing this video and man!! You did that!
My my my . You brought heaven down with this one. How comes i'm only see such wonderful video in youtube for the first time. so much crap posted daily. God richly bless you brother. You made my day.
What a gift brother! So glad to have heard this song!
Absolutely awesome! What a powerful anointing!!
i always come back and listen when i have a bad day.. such an inspiration.. amazing
God Bless you brother. Sung with such heart and soul. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you so much sir. Agreed, hands down the best ever!!!!!!!!!!!
I would really love to hear,How Great thou art.One day you will sing before GOD with your beautiful voice,stay humble and praise to our Father for his Son.
Beauty & Virtue He Bringeth,....in His Praise,...AMEN??!!,.....
Hearing God through you... that big voice... it took me back to OBU when I would sit with my jaw dropped. I’m still a bit in awe of you and your voice. Thank you for letting God use you and speak through you, Stephen!
ABSOLUTELY INSPIRATIONAL IN THESE TIMES! You have a magnificent voice!!
It's like you are backed up by a full band. I am a pianist myself, but I must admit that in the many times I have heard this song, this is the best...
Also my favorite hymn -- and the story behind it reminds me of the story of Job and the faithfullness and love for God that is unwavering and real. I know this video is 11 years old ... but I am inspired to learn this version. It is well with my piano!
Thank you for sharing your gift; I can’t stop repeating. It is well with my soul...thank you Jesus you are worthy!
As a graduate of the Univ of Illinois in vocal coach accompanying (many years ago) I want to tell you that you have a phenomenal talent -- please use it always for His glory! Oh, by the way, I studied voice with Uncle Bill (William Warfield).
Amen brother Stephen as if I’m lifting up towards heaven every time I hear you playing and singing this wonderful song thanks God bless brother.
beautiful. no poser. you're the real deal. thanks man
Some people have talent. You have a gift
Masterful use of dynamics.
Bravo for this heartfelt rendition. Yes, I can tell you love this hymn. God bless.
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Chorus
It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
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, O my soul!
Chorus
It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
Chorus
It is well, with my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul
Beautiful beautiful beautiful bravo!
MAN I love this. Praise Jesus.
Such a blessing...keep singing brother. You are a gifted man. God bless you.
Beautiful, just beautiful.
Dude, that is absolutely spectacular. if I could sing like that I wouldn't eat or sleep! Thank you!
Stunning young man! Simple, intimate and from the heart.
so beautiful, your voice and playing. thank you!
Beautiful. I have no other words!
Many years after you upload I find this. I'm blessed by this. Amen.
Good gracious! This is GOOD STUFF! Thanks for using your talents to glorify Him.
Beautiful voice God bless you.
❤the voice of an angel
The voice of an Angel of Almighty God. Beautiful ❤️
absolutely heartfelt joy! What an assurance we have, knowing it is well..not partially but fully all because Jesus paid it all...Thanks a lot for this rendition
Thank you, Lord! 🙌 I'm stunned.
Your Music and your Voice is beautiful! Thanks a lot for that great Performance!