This song came to me one night at our church because of a diagnosis of cancer my wife was diagnosed with. It told me that it would be well so it was. She was 36 years old and we had 2 children(still do). Now we are 72 years old and she is still doing great. She had the radical surgery with implants and she is still beautiful, even at 72 (birthday was on june 14). This all occured in sept. 1984 and this song has been a source of encouragement ever since. Sometime later after all this had happened I found out the source of the song and it was born out of tradgedy. What a blessing this song has been to us and especially to the man who wrote it. Praise God for his love and protection for us and his promise of eternal life with Him.
My mama died almost 3 weeks ago. This was her favorite hymn. Us grown up kids sang it around her hospice bed, at her Celebration of Life and again at her final resting place.
My heart soars when I see and hear this, NOT just because of the organ and the acoustics. Look at the average age in the choir. Look at the average age in the congregation, and then compare that to contemporary styles of services. THIS is "Participatory Worship" with people singing in harmony, not entertainment and it DOES appeal to ALL ages. I was recently speaking with a church Music Director and he indicated that studies have shown a world more hungry for a liturgical style of worship. They WANT the church to be something different. I grew up in an era of Rock & Roll, Classical, and Pop music BUT that doesn't mean that I hate the hymns of the church. Quite the contrary. We are called to "Be In The World, Not Of The World". Churches are dying all over the place as they try to "Emulate" the music of a secular world. You know, the ones with the "Millennial Whoop", eg ooh ooh, ooh ooh; aah aah, aah aah; oh oh, oh oh; etc. The old faithfuls "hang in there" while detesting "un-singable" music where the meter of the words does not match the meter of the music. Those are fine for solo work but not for congregational singing. These old people grin and bear it until they all start dying off and the church closes it doors. Let me be clear. There is a time and a place for everything. The Bible tells us in Psalm 96 to Sing a New Song Unto the Lord. Michael W. Smith, Phillips Craig & Dean, Hillsong, Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, etc. can emotionally engage and bring me to tears for all the right reasons. However, most of our church musicians are NOT Michael W. Smith. Music can be such a blessing to the soul and its very often the words of a hymn, which come flooding back to bring us comfort. Many of those hymns reflect scripture directly and help us with scripture memory. Often we can recite the lyrics of several verses without thinking about it. How often does a hymn, sometimes hundreds of years old, come to mind as the pastor is preaching a sermon? Try that with contemporary arrangements that fade into obscurity very quickly as we wait for the NEXT big thing. During this time of pandemic, I know what songs I'll be singing in my heart, including the one presented in this video.
@@milaanalog9699 May the angels keep you and your daughter everlastingly together in God's heart and may the delight of both of you know no bounds when you meet again in heaven.
In January 1986, my Pastor at the time lost his wife and two children in a fire at our parsonage. At the funeral where around 400 attended, this song was sung by the congregation and I will never forget how those words and music moved through me that day! It was very sad, but God was very real to me and spoke through that song! “When sorrows like sea billows roll… whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, “It is well! It is well with my soul!! Hallelujah!! Great singing and instrumentation! Actually phenomenal!
Are you aware of the song's origin? The pastor who wrote the song lost his wife and children by a shipwreck. I believe it was after the Great Chicago fire and he had stayed to tend to the damage done to his church.
@@dianet.5750 I didn't at the time, but someone in our church read the story later and I then understood why that song, in particular was sung at their funeral.
Completely outrageous talent everywhere - the arrangement, the choir, the organist, the conductor - blows my socks off - I must have played it 20 or more times this weekend - please don't stop summing up the praises of creation to our Lord and Saviour! Bravo!
This is a really wonderful performance. Yes, I know there are lots of other performances but this is really good. (I have to be honest and reckon that the Mormons are very impressive too).
Seriously the very best rendition on TH-cam. I looked forever for a version that wasn't sped up or taken over by people trying to "spice it up" and finally I find this version which keeps it simple and elegant and very true to the way I remember it being performed. Thank you so much for your awesome performance.
Yes, enough good cannot be said about this setting. Here's a link to most of this arrangement performed in dress rehearsal with all five of the Concordia College choral groups and orchestra under the direction of René Clausen. th-cam.com/video/tAHxjpRzQmY/w-d-xo.html
84yrs old, choir member. Wife passed on Feb14, 2020. Sang this hymn at her memorial. This is by far the best rendition of this hymn I have ever heard -- balanced, spiritual and inspiring. Thank you as I type through my tears. Aloha, in Christ!
Blessings to you Mr. Howes in this still-fresh loss of your wife. My sweet husband transitioned nearly 5 years ago on Earth Day. A dear friend played her ukulele and sang this at his Memorial Service. She had done it previously for us at a community going away potluck just before we left our home in Kansas for a lengthy stay in Houston for his treatment at MD Anderson. So this song is special to me too. This arrangement, choir, conductor and organist are THE BEST! Soul nourishing ... especially in these challenging days.
My deepest sympathy to you, Mr. Howes. May the memories of your beloved wife, along with all the beautiful hymns you have sung, fill your heart with comfort and peace. Easter blessings to you and your family. ❤️🙏
in 1871, Chicago was largely destroyed by fire. During reconstruction, Mr. H. G. Spafford sent his wife and four daughters on a trip to Europe, but the ship on which his family sailed never reached further than half way across the Atlantic, when in the middle of a November night the ship was rammed by a sailing vessel and cut in two. Mrs. Spafford saw all four of her daughters swept away by angry waves. A falling mast knocked her unconsciense. She was rescued and taken to Wales, from there she cabled two words to her husband.... saved... alone. Mr. Spafford took the first ship available and asked the Captain to notify him when they reached the spot where his daughters lay. It was 3 am when the skipper knocked at his door and said "in ten minutes,.... we'll be at your spot." Mr. Spafford dressed and went to the bow. As the ship passed over the watery graves of his daughters,..... he wrote on the back of an envelope,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, these words.... 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.
This is one of the finest performances of this grand old hymn I have ever heard! A talented choir, fantastic organist, a super conductor and a splendid arrangement by Rene Clauson. I REALLY enjoyed this!
What an absolutely wonderful performance of "It is Well with my Soul", by the singers in the Wartburg Choir, The blend is terrific. A choir always sounds better when they have the words memorized, so they can concentrate on the conductor doing his job - conducting. The buildup to the end is fantastic, especially the "Amen" at the end with the full organ. This is the best hymn that I've ever heard on the internet. Bravo choir!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely sublime. A Pity more churches don't have this kind of music. Modern churches prefer the cheap, hokey, middle school, emotion based, repetitive, clanging music.
This has to be the most beautiful performance of this song that I've EVER heard! This is my husband's favorite song, and I will be sharing it with him when he returns to the house shortly. Brought tears to my eyes, and I'm now listening to it again! Sending love to all who were a part of this!
Beautiful song, thank you Lord. At times like these, I need to hear this song. Today has not been a good one so far, my temperament is getting anxious. This virus is hard to deal with. OH Lord, my help in hard days like this, help me Jesus.
A bit of Heaven! So often the truly heartfelt hymns and songs are born of pain or tragedy. Thank you Horatio Spafford, and all who put this beautiful video together. And above all praise and thanks to our Saviour and Lord Jesus! George Hopper UK
My Grandfather wished this song to be sung at his funeral. I have liked it ever since. It is true when you know things all well with your soul and our Lord loves you no matter what.
Heavenly inspiring rendition....... I dedicate the beautiful hymn to the memories of all souls lost to the pandemic 0f the Covid-19......which laid bare the frailty of the human clay.
I no longer know exactly what it is I believe. In fact, if pressed, I would call myself an atheist. But this hymn as sung by my alma mater's choir (of which I was a member in the 70s) continues to convince me that music connects us all.
Please forgive a total 'stranger' commenting. Your 'soul' yearns for God who promises you that you will find Him when you seek Him with All your Heart. Then it will truly be well with your Soul. Blessings!!
Thats is a beautifull hymn and a great rendition of a powerful hymn that many especially Lutherans like for funeral said memorial hymns as it well testifies to our faith and absolute trust in Christ's have alone.
Heavenly, sublime... A beautiful rendition of a beautiful hymn. I've always loved Spafford's turn of phrase in the second verse: "That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul".
Excellent choral work, the blend is perfect, even sounds from the men and women. Marvelous! All eyes on the director, memorized and following every cue. Perfect ending consonant sounds. Very articulate director. Choral perfection!
I loved the arrangement. Prof. Rene Clausen was a choir director when I was a graduate student at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. I was a member of the university singers under the direction of Dr. Harrison Boughton during my two years at WSU. It was a pleasure to know Prof. Clausen. Scott Vangilder, MM Trumpet performance WSU 1980
That sound! Had to put your performance on full volume. The organ :) Those pipes!! I will listen to this again and again whenever I need to feel God's spirit. Thank you so much for sharing!
Also, very much like the arrangement of the singers....boy, girl, boy.....that’s how all choirs should perform...no one depending on the person next to them in their own section !!
The congregation of New Hope Presbyterian Church in La Feria, Texas thanks you once more for sharing your music! This is a beautiful rendition of a hymn that we truly needed to hear as we continue to worship by Zoom. We give praise to God for the Wartburg Choir, and pray for health and safety for all in your community.
Absolutely glorious singing! This was my grandmother's favourite hymn. It was sung at her funeral. Just the way I heard it sung when I was kid going to church with my mother and other siblings. Other renditions I've heard on the internet seem to be too fast. God Bless to Wartburg Choir!
I have so many versions of this very moving hymn. This one is as perfect fro me as I can find, quality of voices, moving harmonies, arrangement...all wonderful. Thank you. Alderley
This conductor is lifting them up to heaven .. assisted by the organist... the descants clinching it at the very end! As a choir director in my diocese in Calcutta India I can say this is the best version I have heard!
Very wonderful performance. Love that the chorus has memorized the words and music so it can concentrate on responding to the conductor during its performance without distraction.
from Karen: well, I wonder if it is possible to get tired of listening to this stunningly perfect arrangement and performance of this perfect piece - I will let you know - I cannot stop playing this. Simple and majestic - well done all. My heart aches with pain and joy at the same time.
Wartburg, you brought tears to my eyes. That was a most beautiful rendition of a hymn that I have performed many times. You are a cut above. Keep up the good work.
This song came to me one night at our church because of a diagnosis of cancer my wife was diagnosed with. It told me that it would be well so it was. She was 36 years old and we had 2 children(still do). Now we are 72 years old and she is still doing great. She had the radical surgery with implants and she is still beautiful, even at 72 (birthday was on june 14). This all occured in sept. 1984 and this song has been a source of encouragement ever since. Sometime later after all this had happened I found out the source of the song and it was born out of tradgedy. What a blessing this song has been to us and especially to the man who wrote it. Praise God for his love and protection for us and his promise of eternal life with Him.
What a beautiful testimony. Thank you.
Amen brother James, thanks for sharing this beautiful testimony of God’s faithfulness. God bless you!
What a beautiful message. It was not the song that came to you but rather God revealed himself to you.
Hallelujah!
What a precious, sacred story! Thank you for sharing it!
My mama died almost 3 weeks ago. This was her favorite hymn. Us grown up kids sang it around her hospice bed, at her Celebration of Life and again at her final resting place.
I heard this on a "tape" in my car at on of the darkest moments of my life and was so aware of God's love and peace
It is well God is my refuge
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what a simple but powerful comment. thanks for sharing, friend.
The most beautiful version of this I have ever heard. It sent chills all over me!
Thank you for your beautiful witness to God's amazing and profound love. You helped me.
My heart soars when I see and hear this, NOT just because of the organ and the acoustics. Look at the average age in the choir. Look at the average age in the congregation, and then compare that to contemporary styles of services. THIS is "Participatory Worship" with people singing in harmony, not entertainment and it DOES appeal to ALL ages.
I was recently speaking with a church Music Director and he indicated that studies have shown a world more hungry for a liturgical style of worship. They WANT the church to be something different. I grew up in an era of Rock & Roll, Classical, and Pop music BUT that doesn't mean that I hate the hymns of the church. Quite the contrary. We are called to "Be In The World, Not Of The World".
Churches are dying all over the place as they try to "Emulate" the music of a secular world. You know, the ones with the "Millennial Whoop", eg ooh ooh, ooh ooh; aah aah, aah aah; oh oh, oh oh; etc. The old faithfuls "hang in there" while detesting "un-singable" music where the meter of the words does not match the meter of the music. Those are fine for solo work but not for congregational singing. These old people grin and bear it until they all start dying off and the church closes it doors.
Let me be clear. There is a time and a place for everything. The Bible tells us in Psalm 96 to Sing a New Song Unto the Lord. Michael W. Smith, Phillips Craig & Dean, Hillsong, Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, etc. can emotionally engage and bring me to tears for all the right reasons. However, most of our church musicians are NOT Michael W. Smith.
Music can be such a blessing to the soul and its very often the words of a hymn, which come flooding back to bring us comfort. Many of those hymns reflect scripture directly and help us with scripture memory. Often we can recite the lyrics of several verses without thinking about it. How often does a hymn, sometimes hundreds of years old, come to mind as the pastor is preaching a sermon? Try that with contemporary arrangements that fade into obscurity very quickly as we wait for the NEXT big thing.
During this time of pandemic, I know what songs I'll be singing in my heart, including the one presented in this video.
yes!
Amen.
This is the way music and singing should be in church praising God. I play this song often because I uplifted by it. I am 83 years and love of music.
Voice together, I only could say amen
Amen!
"My sin not in part, but the whole is nailed to his cross and I bear it no more."
Thanks be to God.
Hallelujah!!
Beautiful truth!
Patricia Hehir such harmony and feeling of joy. Soul xx
@@patriciahehir3576 A song of faith. Absolutely beautiful!
I wear a necklace with this inscribed. I am a breast cancer survivor. It is well with my soul for nearly 25 years. God Bless.
I'm at the lowest place in my life...this song actually saved me. thank you guys...glorious.
Hope you're doing okay!
We used this ad my dad's funeral. I couldn't help but cry from about the first line. This must be what heaven sounds like.
I can never sing this hymn without tearing up.
I always listen to this every time I miss my youngest daughter who went to heaven 4 years ago, and till now I still cannot control my tears.
@@milaanalog9699 May the angels keep you and your daughter everlastingly together in God's heart and may the delight of both of you know no bounds when you meet again in heaven.
@@milaanalog9699 God Bless you and know she is resting in peace as she walks with you every day.
In January 1986, my Pastor at the time lost his wife and two children in a fire at our parsonage. At the funeral where around 400 attended, this song was sung by the congregation and I will never forget how those words and music moved through me that day! It was very sad, but God was very real to me and spoke through that song! “When sorrows like sea billows roll… whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, “It is well! It is well with my soul!! Hallelujah!! Great singing and instrumentation! Actually phenomenal!
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Are you aware of the song's origin? The pastor who wrote the song lost his wife and children by a shipwreck. I believe it was after the Great Chicago fire and he had stayed to tend to the damage done to his church.
@@dianet.5750 I didn't at the time, but someone in our church read the story later and I then understood why that song, in particular was sung at their funeral.
Absolutely beautiful. My grandfather loved this song. He just recently went to be with the Lord. Praise the Lord! 🕊️❤️
Completely outrageous talent everywhere - the arrangement, the choir, the organist, the conductor - blows my socks off - I must have played it 20 or more times this weekend - please don't stop summing up the praises of creation to our Lord and Saviour! Bravo!
Ditto 👍👍👍👍👍
Amen
What else needs to be said?
This is a really wonderful performance. Yes, I know there are lots of other performances but this is really good. (I have to be honest and reckon that the Mormons are very impressive too).
Of all the renditions of this hymn by different choirs, this is the best. Wonderful voices!
It is well with our souls as Christians who've repented and gotten saved, knowing we are going to heaven someday.
Seriously the very best rendition on TH-cam. I looked forever for a version that wasn't sped up or taken over by people trying to "spice it up" and finally I find this version which keeps it simple and elegant and very true to the way I remember it being performed. Thank you so much for your awesome performance.
Hades440 - so true!
Yes, enough good cannot be said about this setting. Here's a link to most of this arrangement performed in dress rehearsal with all five of the Concordia College choral groups and orchestra under the direction of René Clausen. th-cam.com/video/tAHxjpRzQmY/w-d-xo.html
Brian Glover nhhn
Brian Glover nhh
I agree. This is the best rendition I've seen
In this time of Corona....Even now...IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL...Love to all of you.
Amen
Amen.
ruel huddleston Amen. God Bless You and everyone.🙏✝️
Blessing from Australia
Amen
Only these type of songs gives meaning to life nowadays.
The Iowa part!
84yrs old, choir member. Wife passed on Feb14, 2020. Sang this hymn at her memorial. This is by far the best rendition of this hymn I have ever heard -- balanced, spiritual and inspiring. Thank you as I type through my tears. Aloha, in Christ!
God bless you and comfort you, Mr Howes.
What a blessing to have this song sang for your loss. The words are so peaceful. God bless you in your loss
Blessings to you Mr. Howes in this still-fresh loss of your wife. My sweet husband transitioned nearly 5 years ago on Earth Day. A dear friend played her ukulele and sang this at his Memorial Service. She had done it previously for us at a community going away potluck just before we left our home in Kansas for a lengthy stay in Houston for his treatment at MD Anderson. So this song is special to me too. This arrangement, choir, conductor and organist are THE BEST! Soul nourishing ... especially in these challenging days.
My deepest sympathy to you, Mr. Howes. May the memories of your beloved wife, along with all the beautiful hymns you have sung, fill your heart with comfort and peace. Easter blessings to you and your family. ❤️🙏
Thomas Howes I shall keep you in my prayers. Stay safe, in hope, faith and blessings in this very difficult times for all humanity.
This is what I imagine the angles in heaven sound like when praising God. ABSOLUTELY SPLENDID.
in 1871, Chicago was largely destroyed by fire. During reconstruction, Mr. H. G. Spafford sent his wife and four daughters on a trip to Europe, but the ship on which his family sailed never reached further than half way across the Atlantic, when in the middle of a November night the ship was rammed by a sailing vessel and cut in two. Mrs. Spafford saw all four of her daughters swept away by angry waves. A falling mast knocked her unconsciense. She was rescued and taken to Wales, from there she cabled two words to her husband.... saved... alone. Mr. Spafford took the first ship available and asked the Captain to notify him when they reached the spot where his daughters lay. It was 3 am when the skipper knocked at his door and said "in ten minutes,.... we'll be at your spot." Mr. Spafford dressed and went to the bow. As the ship passed over the watery graves of his daughters,..... he wrote on the back of an envelope,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, these words.... 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.
Thank you for giving us the history of this beautiful, tragic hymn which brings me to tears.
Attended it
My way when
Sorrow's like Sea
But it will roll
What a sad history
Lovely
How amazing that he could say this in the midst of such tragedy
IT IS SO WELL WITH MY SOUL - NOW MY WIFE IS OUT OF HOSPITAL - AMEN TO THAT !!!!
Amen!!
Same guy again... Listening once again. Found a job. It is truly well with my soul in all circumstances. Been listening daily to this. Thanks
As a South African methodist when hear and sing this hymm I feel a comfort and peace over my life and in my spirit amen
This is one of the finest performances of this grand old hymn I have ever heard! A talented choir, fantastic organist, a super conductor and a splendid arrangement by Rene Clauson. I REALLY enjoyed this!
What an absolutely wonderful performance of "It is Well with my Soul", by the singers in the Wartburg Choir, The blend is terrific. A choir always sounds better when they have the words memorized, so they can concentrate on the conductor doing his job - conducting. The buildup to the end is fantastic, especially the "Amen" at the end with the full organ. This is the best hymn that I've ever heard on the internet. Bravo choir!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely sublime. A Pity more churches don't have this kind of music. Modern churches prefer the cheap, hokey, middle school, emotion based, repetitive, clanging music.
Good grief. Does it get better than this? Blessed by the Almighty.
Nice to see so many young people singing these traditional h y m n s.
Honestly this is the best version of this piece I've ever heard. I keep listening to it over and over again .
This has to be the most beautiful performance of this song that I've EVER heard! This is my husband's favorite song, and I will be sharing it with him when he returns to the house shortly. Brought tears to my eyes, and I'm now listening to it again! Sending love to all who were a part of this!
Just listened again for the 10th?time.
The most lovely arrangement I have heard of this beloved song.
Always calming.
Beautiful song, thank you Lord. At times like these, I need to hear this song. Today has not been a good one so far, my temperament is getting anxious. This virus is hard to deal with. OH Lord, my help in hard days like this, help me Jesus.
I hope your days have gotten better. God loves you-don't forget that.
The Wartburg Choir, the arrangement by Rene Clausen, and Tom Trenney at the glorious First-Plymouth organ. What an incredible combination.
It’s a shame you can only thumbs up a video once.
Oh my! Tears of joy in spite of our current challenges. Wonderful arrangement.
Hello from a fan in Boston, Massachusetts!
It is well with my soul in these hard times! Good Friday 2020! Christ is risen! Amen!
This is music that reaches the soul. It reminds me that God is with me no matter what I am going through.
Even in this time of trials I know my Redeemer lives so it is well with my soul indeed.
This is real music as it should be sung. Beautiful!
A bit of Heaven! So often the truly heartfelt hymns and songs are born of pain or tragedy. Thank you Horatio Spafford, and all who put this beautiful video together. And above all praise and thanks to our Saviour and Lord Jesus! George Hopper UK
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Perfect for Easter
The best version ever. Amazing sound and tone
How can anyone not like this performance 🤷♀️? Truly wonderful and uplifting. Well done!
Beautiful
Absolutely superb. The best I’ve ever heard. Beautiful organ playing too.
My Grandfather wished this song to be sung at his funeral. I have liked it ever since. It is true when you know things all well with your soul and our Lord loves you no matter what.
Thank you. This is the way we used to sing this song. Angelic and inspiring.
To God be all the glory, well done on it is well! Let the angels in heaven rejoice! In Jesus Name! Amen
This is absolutely the most beautiful rendition of this, one of my favorite songs. It truly is well with my soul.
Hello how are you doing 😊
It's so great to see that the youth are a part of the choir. They have not discarded 'the faith' .
Heavenly inspiring rendition....... I dedicate the beautiful hymn to the memories of all souls lost to the pandemic 0f the Covid-19......which laid bare the frailty of the human clay.
I believe that we are closer to God when we sing than at any other time, and more than that, our singing is pleasing to God.
I no longer know exactly what it is I believe. In fact, if pressed, I would call myself an atheist. But this hymn as sung by my alma mater's choir (of which I was a member in the 70s) continues to convince me that music connects us all.
If you don't know, then you're probably more of an agnostic or deist. Were you raised Christian?
Please forgive a total 'stranger' commenting. Your 'soul' yearns for God who promises you that you will find Him when you seek Him with All your Heart. Then it will truly be well with your Soul. Blessings!!
My soul is great, thank you!!!
@@riskamytube
Praise be to jesus the light of the world .amen
This is very powerful. I cry when i hear this. Holy Spirit moves in this song.
Whenever I get disturbing, what will come to my mind is
IT IS WELL WITH WITH MY SOUL
Watch Plymouth in Lincoln Sunday mornings while I can't attend my own church. Love this song!
Thye had no idea when they sang this in 2016 how needed it would be in 2020. And how true.
Beautiful voices! Love u all in Jesus' name 😂🤗 God must be smiling at this hour...and everytime the choristers sing!!
Hello how are you doing 😊😊
Beyond superb. I sit here and cry. The absolute best. The control is wow!
I agree ! These hymns were all we needed for years and years.
"When sorrows like sea billows roll" - the blend of voices and harmony on this line is just the best ever.
Thats is a beautifull hymn and a great rendition of a powerful hymn that many especially Lutherans like for funeral said memorial hymns as it well testifies to our faith and absolute trust in Christ's have alone.
And we certainly are calling on our strong faith in Christ in these times.
Heavenly, sublime... A beautiful rendition of a beautiful hymn. I've always loved Spafford's turn of phrase in the second verse: "That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul".
It is well with us all! Praise God!
Excellent choral work, the blend is perfect, even sounds from the men and women. Marvelous! All eyes on the director, memorized and following every cue. Perfect ending consonant sounds. Very articulate director. Choral perfection!
This is one of the finest college choir performances I have heard. That legato alone - you just do not hear that often in choral singing. Spectacular!
💯 Their voices wrap around the listener. It’s truly remarkable!
I loved the arrangement. Prof. Rene Clausen was a choir director when I was a graduate student at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. I was a member of the university singers under the direction of Dr. Harrison Boughton during my two years at WSU. It was a pleasure to know Prof. Clausen. Scott Vangilder, MM Trumpet performance WSU 1980
A beautiful hymn even more beautifully sung by the choir - Thank you - To GOD be the Glory.
That sound! Had to put your performance on full volume. The organ :) Those pipes!! I will listen to this again and again whenever I need to feel God's spirit. Thank you so much for sharing!
Hello how are you doing 😊😊
I love this, it is beautiful & very moving 😢 I cannot imagine the mans depth of grief as he wrote this lovely hymn
I'm so impressed with the age makeup of this choir! Well done singing one of my favorites!
This is one of the best choral offerings of this great hymn on TH-cam. Thank you!
This is the way every choir should sound. Gorgeous.
Be still my soul. Listen..inhale...remember and trust..Thank God for the gift of music.
This choir...conductor.. organist is superb...heaven blessed.
AMÉN! Praise the Lord for how He uses music to help us and heal us in our darkest times. God bless you all.
Beautiful rendition! Thank you for blessing me and your listeners with this performance.
Also, very much like the arrangement of the singers....boy, girl, boy.....that’s how all choirs should perform...no one depending on the person next to them in their own section !!
WOW!WOW!WOW!
This is the finest SATB youth choir I've ever heard and a stunning setting of this beautiful hymn.
Thank you and congratulations!
The congregation of New Hope Presbyterian Church in La Feria, Texas thanks you once more for sharing your music! This is a beautiful rendition of a hymn that we truly needed to hear as we continue to worship by Zoom. We give praise to God for the Wartburg Choir, and pray for health and safety for all in your community.
Absolutely glorious singing! This was my grandmother's favourite hymn. It was sung at her funeral. Just the way I heard it sung when I was kid going to church with my mother and other siblings. Other renditions I've heard on the internet seem to be too fast. God Bless to Wartburg Choir!
I have so many versions of this very moving hymn. This one is as perfect fro me as I can find, quality of voices, moving harmonies, arrangement...all wonderful. Thank you.
Alderley
The most expressive performance I have heard of this hymn! Thank you.
beautifully done, extraordinary
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, "it is well with my soul"..
My circumstance, His plan.
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The organist actually used trumpets stops when the choir sang "the trumpets shall sound". Freakin' awesome!
Kk
🙏 We declare our lives to a loving God; through our Lord, Saviour and Redeemer, Jesus Christ! ✝️ Many Blessings. 🇦🇺💐🇺🇸
This conductor is lifting them up to heaven .. assisted by the organist... the descants clinching it at the very end! As a choir director in my diocese in Calcutta India I can say this is the best version I have heard!
Makes my kneel and pray that all is well with my soul.
Wonderful song, it's well with my soul
One of my favorites when I past away I want this song to be dung at my funeral
Very wonderful performance. Love that the chorus has memorized the words and music so it can concentrate on responding to the conductor during its performance without distraction.
Yes :) I noticed, and was IMPRESSED, :) by their wonderful dedication to've memorized the words also! :)
The best Choral version I have heard....so very moving !!
With no reservations I find this as Heaven on Earth.
The color and tone of this choir is remarkable!
Voices from heaven blessed. No other words to describe this. Outstanding singing, conducting and perfect organ accompaniment. May God bless you.
Glory be to God in thy highest... It is well that u hideth our soul in this pandemic...
A million likes option? I would have willingly done so. Beautiful performance! ❤️
What a magnificent delivery of this wonderful song! This choir is unbelievable! Thank you so much!
from Karen: well, I wonder if it is possible to get tired of listening to this stunningly perfect arrangement and performance of this perfect piece - I will let you know - I cannot stop playing this. Simple and majestic - well done all. My heart aches with pain and joy at the same time.
The most beautiful version of this song I have heard. Bless.
Wartburg, you brought tears to my eyes. That was a most beautiful rendition of a hymn that I have performed many times. You are a cut above. Keep up the good work.
What a beautiful arrangement !
Absolutely awesome! Such beautiful blend and balance, and such amazingly ethereal sound!
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Sung by a choir from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa! Incredible!