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The Gospel According to Anna Spafford - The Worship Table (5/15/22)
We are beginning a new series as a church as we look at women of faith throughout history. This week Pastor Chris introduces us to Anna Spafford, a survivor of the sinking of the French passenger steamer where she lost her 4 daughters. Her complicated and interesting life gives us insight on what it means to live a life of faith.
published: 15 May 2022
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It Is Well with My Soul: Historical Origins of the Hymn & the Tune
Several legends have grown up around the great Christian hymn "It Is Well." The primary sources help establish a more accurate understanding of the origins of this hymn. Some versions overly sentimentalize the facts, gloss over Spafford’s doctrinal drift, or completely ignore the events surrounding the composer of the tune that accompanied the lyrics. The actual facts are moving enough even without sentimentalizing them. Nevertheless, the story of the writing of both lyrics and tune is a source of great encouragement and hope to those who struggle under the burden of overwhelming sorrow. May this video inspire you with that hope.
You may also enjoy some of my other videos:
The Lightning Bolt that Changed the World:
https://youtu.be/V40EabsyjT0
The Goose & the Swan:
https://youtu.be/nQ5q...
published: 27 Oct 2015
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'It is Well With My Soul' (Horatio Spafford's grave in Jerusalem)
Horatio and Anna Spafford endured life's the greatest tragedies—the great Chicago fire and the loss of four of their children. Even so, they went on to change the world—Horatio wrote the great hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul" and founded the American Colony in Jerusalem as a mission to the wounded of WWI, while Anna ran the Colony for another 35 years after his death. There's a message here...
published: 03 Mar 2015
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Horatio Spafford Introduces "It Is Well"
Filmed for the Global Hymn Sing (www.GlobalHymnSing.com) and for Westchester Chapel (www.WestchesterChapel.org).
Horatio Spafford: Rich Swingle
Anna Spafford: Joyce Swingle
Pianist and vocalist: Domenic Guastaferro
Violinist: James Wu
Music by Philip P. Bliss
Words: Horatio G. Spafford
Arranged by Ben Shive and John Langley
www.RichDrama.com
published: 15 Oct 2021
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Spafford Children's Center History
published: 15 Dec 2020
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It Is Well | The Tragic Story Behind the Amazing Hymn | Horatio Spafford
Check out our family vlog channel! http://www.youtube.com/c/TheMooreTheMerrier
SHARE THIS STORY AND BLESS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!!!
"It Is Well with My Soul" is a hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. It is possibly the most influential and enduring in the Bliss repertoire and is often taken as a choral model, appearing in hymnals of a wide variety of Christian fellowships.
Here is the song without the story: http://youtu.be/ps9bgmr6pJU
"It is well with my soul" singer Jeremy Riddle
Jonathan Rourke - Senior Pastor of Tri-City Bible Church: http://tcbible.com
Buy the song on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/it-...
It Is Well With My Soul
(Original lyrics)[1]
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows ro...
published: 25 Sep 2014
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How Horatio Spafford Found Peace During Tragedy
In this video, we present the journey of Horatio Spafford and his wife Anna and the extraordinary circumstances that led to the creation of the beloved hymn, "It Is Well with My Soul."
Horatio Spafford was a successful lawyer and devout Christian living in the late 19th century. Horatio and Anna Spafford had a loving family and were actively involved in their church community. However, their lives took an unexpected turn when they faced a series of devastating tragedies.
Learn about the heartbreaking events that unfolded, and how despite these hardships, Horatio and Anna remained steadfast in their faith.
Explore the miraculous story of shipwreck and survival, and how Horatio found strength during tragedy to write the hymn that would touch the hearts of millions.
Horatio Spafford penne...
published: 09 Jun 2023
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American Colonies | It Is NOT Well In My Soul | Horatio Spafford
"It Is Well With My Soul" is a famous hymn sung for the last 100 years in churches around the world. Horatio Spafford wrote the song while traveling to Europe by boat and crossed the exact spot where earlier his entire family except for his wife died in a crazy boat crash. The song represents the peace of Jesus that surpasses all understanding however, the life of Horatio continued and it led to some pretty strange beliefs and ideals.
Sarah and I have just completed reading the book American Priestess: The Extraordinary Story of Anna Spafford and the American Colonies
American Priestess: The Extraordinary Story of Anna Spafford and the American Colonies
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Q7CR1W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005Q7CR1W&linkCode=as2&tag=s...
published: 23 May 2014
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Horatio Spafford Introduces "It Is Well" for the Global Hymn Sing
Filmed for the Global Hymn Sing
(www.GlobalHymnSing.com)
and for Westchester Chapel
(www.WestchesterChapel.org)
HORATIO SPAFFORD: Rich Swingle
ANNA SPAFFORD: Joyce Swingle
Pianist and vocalist: Domenic Guastaferro
Violinist: James Wu
Music by Philip P. Bliss
Words: Horatio G. Spafford
Arranged by Ben Shive and John Langley
Used by permission
Photo of Spaffords in Israel courtesy of Indescribable
(www.RichDrama.com/Indescribable)
Christ on the Cross by Carl Bloch. Public domain.
Sinking of the Ville du Havre. Public domain.
Spafford daughters. Public domain.
www.RichDrama.com/ItIsWell
published: 19 Oct 2021
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IT IS WELL MY SOUL HYMN:TRAGIC BUT INSPIRING STORY OF SPAFFORD
It is well with my soul hymn composed by Horatio Gate Spafford is one of the popular hymn with a great inspiration when rendered . With this hymn comes one of the most heartrending stories in the annals of hymnody.Horatio Gates Spafford the writer was born on October 20, 1828, Troy, New York, United State of America. Spafford was the son of Gazetteer author Horatio Gates Spafford and Elizabeth Clark Hewitt Spafford. Spafford was a successful lawyer and a senior partner in a large law firm. He had established a very successful legal practice as a young businessman and was also a devout Christian. Among his close friends were several evangelists including the famous Dwight L. Moody, also from Chicago.On September 5, 1861, he married Anna Larsen of Stavanger, Norway, in Chicago and the marri...
published: 18 Jun 2022
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The Gospel According to Anna Spafford - The Worship Table (5/15/22)
We are beginning a new series as a church as we look at women of faith throughout history. This week Pastor Chris introduces us to Anna Spafford, a survivor of ...
We are beginning a new series as a church as we look at women of faith throughout history. This week Pastor Chris introduces us to Anna Spafford, a survivor of the sinking of the French passenger steamer where she lost her 4 daughters. Her complicated and interesting life gives us insight on what it means to live a life of faith.
https://wn.com/The_Gospel_According_To_Anna_Spafford_The_Worship_Table_(5_15_22)
We are beginning a new series as a church as we look at women of faith throughout history. This week Pastor Chris introduces us to Anna Spafford, a survivor of the sinking of the French passenger steamer where she lost her 4 daughters. Her complicated and interesting life gives us insight on what it means to live a life of faith.
- published: 15 May 2022
- views: 337
10:12
It Is Well with My Soul: Historical Origins of the Hymn & the Tune
Several legends have grown up around the great Christian hymn "It Is Well." The primary sources help establish a more accurate understanding of the origins of t...
Several legends have grown up around the great Christian hymn "It Is Well." The primary sources help establish a more accurate understanding of the origins of this hymn. Some versions overly sentimentalize the facts, gloss over Spafford’s doctrinal drift, or completely ignore the events surrounding the composer of the tune that accompanied the lyrics. The actual facts are moving enough even without sentimentalizing them. Nevertheless, the story of the writing of both lyrics and tune is a source of great encouragement and hope to those who struggle under the burden of overwhelming sorrow. May this video inspire you with that hope.
You may also enjoy some of my other videos:
The Lightning Bolt that Changed the World:
https://youtu.be/V40EabsyjT0
The Goose & the Swan:
https://youtu.be/nQ5qhDkj3As
The Story Behind the hymn Revive Us Again:
https://youtu.be/bqIE4-d6WpU
The History of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (founded 1835):
https://youtu.be/m2j8paXM2qA
Story of my Grandfather, Arthur M Doepp (pronounced "Depp," like Johnny!):
https://youtu.be/9EazK6br7Ms
The Christmas Truce of 1914:
https://youtu.be/3PsYbeEO0Sg
Letters from the Front:
https://youtu.be/WgpqZksmZRA
Memorial Day Tribute:
https://youtu.be/4V6GVd_ElwI
https://wn.com/It_Is_Well_With_My_Soul_Historical_Origins_Of_The_Hymn_The_Tune
Several legends have grown up around the great Christian hymn "It Is Well." The primary sources help establish a more accurate understanding of the origins of this hymn. Some versions overly sentimentalize the facts, gloss over Spafford’s doctrinal drift, or completely ignore the events surrounding the composer of the tune that accompanied the lyrics. The actual facts are moving enough even without sentimentalizing them. Nevertheless, the story of the writing of both lyrics and tune is a source of great encouragement and hope to those who struggle under the burden of overwhelming sorrow. May this video inspire you with that hope.
You may also enjoy some of my other videos:
The Lightning Bolt that Changed the World:
https://youtu.be/V40EabsyjT0
The Goose & the Swan:
https://youtu.be/nQ5qhDkj3As
The Story Behind the hymn Revive Us Again:
https://youtu.be/bqIE4-d6WpU
The History of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (founded 1835):
https://youtu.be/m2j8paXM2qA
Story of my Grandfather, Arthur M Doepp (pronounced "Depp," like Johnny!):
https://youtu.be/9EazK6br7Ms
The Christmas Truce of 1914:
https://youtu.be/3PsYbeEO0Sg
Letters from the Front:
https://youtu.be/WgpqZksmZRA
Memorial Day Tribute:
https://youtu.be/4V6GVd_ElwI
- published: 27 Oct 2015
- views: 3489531
2:05
'It is Well With My Soul' (Horatio Spafford's grave in Jerusalem)
Horatio and Anna Spafford endured life's the greatest tragedies—the great Chicago fire and the loss of four of their children. Even so, they went on to change t...
Horatio and Anna Spafford endured life's the greatest tragedies—the great Chicago fire and the loss of four of their children. Even so, they went on to change the world—Horatio wrote the great hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul" and founded the American Colony in Jerusalem as a mission to the wounded of WWI, while Anna ran the Colony for another 35 years after his death. There's a message here...
https://wn.com/'It_Is_Well_With_My_Soul'_(Horatio_Spafford's_Grave_In_Jerusalem)
Horatio and Anna Spafford endured life's the greatest tragedies—the great Chicago fire and the loss of four of their children. Even so, they went on to change the world—Horatio wrote the great hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul" and founded the American Colony in Jerusalem as a mission to the wounded of WWI, while Anna ran the Colony for another 35 years after his death. There's a message here...
- published: 03 Mar 2015
- views: 961
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Horatio Spafford Introduces "It Is Well"
Filmed for the Global Hymn Sing (www.GlobalHymnSing.com) and for Westchester Chapel (www.WestchesterChapel.org).
Horatio Spafford: Rich Swingle
Anna Spafford: ...
Filmed for the Global Hymn Sing (www.GlobalHymnSing.com) and for Westchester Chapel (www.WestchesterChapel.org).
Horatio Spafford: Rich Swingle
Anna Spafford: Joyce Swingle
Pianist and vocalist: Domenic Guastaferro
Violinist: James Wu
Music by Philip P. Bliss
Words: Horatio G. Spafford
Arranged by Ben Shive and John Langley
www.RichDrama.com
https://wn.com/Horatio_Spafford_Introduces_It_Is_Well
Filmed for the Global Hymn Sing (www.GlobalHymnSing.com) and for Westchester Chapel (www.WestchesterChapel.org).
Horatio Spafford: Rich Swingle
Anna Spafford: Joyce Swingle
Pianist and vocalist: Domenic Guastaferro
Violinist: James Wu
Music by Philip P. Bliss
Words: Horatio G. Spafford
Arranged by Ben Shive and John Langley
www.RichDrama.com
- published: 15 Oct 2021
- views: 101
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It Is Well | The Tragic Story Behind the Amazing Hymn | Horatio Spafford
Check out our family vlog channel! http://www.youtube.com/c/TheMooreTheMerrier
SHARE THIS STORY AND BLESS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!!!
"It Is Well with My ...
Check out our family vlog channel! http://www.youtube.com/c/TheMooreTheMerrier
SHARE THIS STORY AND BLESS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!!!
"It Is Well with My Soul" is a hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. It is possibly the most influential and enduring in the Bliss repertoire and is often taken as a choral model, appearing in hymnals of a wide variety of Christian fellowships.
Here is the song without the story: http://youtu.be/ps9bgmr6pJU
"It is well with my soul" singer Jeremy Riddle
Jonathan Rourke - Senior Pastor of Tri-City Bible Church: http://tcbible.com
Buy the song on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/it-...
It Is Well With My Soul
(Original lyrics)[1]
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to know,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Refrain:
It is well, (it is well),
With my soul, (with my soul)
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for 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!
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life,
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But Lord, 'tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of 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,
A song in the night, oh my soul!
https://wn.com/It_Is_Well_|_The_Tragic_Story_Behind_The_Amazing_Hymn_|_Horatio_Spafford
Check out our family vlog channel! http://www.youtube.com/c/TheMooreTheMerrier
SHARE THIS STORY AND BLESS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!!!!!
"It Is Well with My Soul" is a hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. It is possibly the most influential and enduring in the Bliss repertoire and is often taken as a choral model, appearing in hymnals of a wide variety of Christian fellowships.
Here is the song without the story: http://youtu.be/ps9bgmr6pJU
"It is well with my soul" singer Jeremy Riddle
Jonathan Rourke - Senior Pastor of Tri-City Bible Church: http://tcbible.com
Buy the song on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/it-...
It Is Well With My Soul
(Original lyrics)[1]
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to know,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Refrain:
It is well, (it is well),
With my soul, (with my soul)
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for 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!
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life,
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But Lord, 'tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of 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,
A song in the night, oh my soul!
- published: 25 Sep 2014
- views: 960967
14:14
How Horatio Spafford Found Peace During Tragedy
In this video, we present the journey of Horatio Spafford and his wife Anna and the extraordinary circumstances that led to the creation of the beloved hymn, "I...
In this video, we present the journey of Horatio Spafford and his wife Anna and the extraordinary circumstances that led to the creation of the beloved hymn, "It Is Well with My Soul."
Horatio Spafford was a successful lawyer and devout Christian living in the late 19th century. Horatio and Anna Spafford had a loving family and were actively involved in their church community. However, their lives took an unexpected turn when they faced a series of devastating tragedies.
Learn about the heartbreaking events that unfolded, and how despite these hardships, Horatio and Anna remained steadfast in their faith.
Explore the miraculous story of shipwreck and survival, and how Horatio found strength during tragedy to write the hymn that would touch the hearts of millions.
Horatio Spafford penned the poignant and faith-filled lyrics to "It Is Well with My Soul" in the midst of his profound grief. His words convey how his faith found peace and hope in God's eternal love.
Join us on this emotional journey as we pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Horatio and Anna Spafford. Their lives took surprising turns in their later years, and we'll talk about that, too.
Don't miss this captivating video that combines history, faith, and the beauty of music as we honor the inspiring story of "It Is Well with My Soul." Like, share, and subscribe to our channel to explore more fascinating stories behind beloved hymns that have touched countless lives throughout the ages.
#ItIsWellWithMySoul #HoratioSpafford #AnnaSpafford #HymnStory #InspirationalBiography
https://wn.com/How_Horatio_Spafford_Found_Peace_During_Tragedy
In this video, we present the journey of Horatio Spafford and his wife Anna and the extraordinary circumstances that led to the creation of the beloved hymn, "It Is Well with My Soul."
Horatio Spafford was a successful lawyer and devout Christian living in the late 19th century. Horatio and Anna Spafford had a loving family and were actively involved in their church community. However, their lives took an unexpected turn when they faced a series of devastating tragedies.
Learn about the heartbreaking events that unfolded, and how despite these hardships, Horatio and Anna remained steadfast in their faith.
Explore the miraculous story of shipwreck and survival, and how Horatio found strength during tragedy to write the hymn that would touch the hearts of millions.
Horatio Spafford penned the poignant and faith-filled lyrics to "It Is Well with My Soul" in the midst of his profound grief. His words convey how his faith found peace and hope in God's eternal love.
Join us on this emotional journey as we pay tribute to the enduring legacy of Horatio and Anna Spafford. Their lives took surprising turns in their later years, and we'll talk about that, too.
Don't miss this captivating video that combines history, faith, and the beauty of music as we honor the inspiring story of "It Is Well with My Soul." Like, share, and subscribe to our channel to explore more fascinating stories behind beloved hymns that have touched countless lives throughout the ages.
#ItIsWellWithMySoul #HoratioSpafford #AnnaSpafford #HymnStory #InspirationalBiography
- published: 09 Jun 2023
- views: 790
5:52
American Colonies | It Is NOT Well In My Soul | Horatio Spafford
"It Is Well With My Soul" is a famous hymn sung for the last 100 years in churches around the world. Horatio Spafford wrote the song while traveling to Europe ...
"It Is Well With My Soul" is a famous hymn sung for the last 100 years in churches around the world. Horatio Spafford wrote the song while traveling to Europe by boat and crossed the exact spot where earlier his entire family except for his wife died in a crazy boat crash. The song represents the peace of Jesus that surpasses all understanding however, the life of Horatio continued and it led to some pretty strange beliefs and ideals.
Sarah and I have just completed reading the book American Priestess: The Extraordinary Story of Anna Spafford and the American Colonies
American Priestess: The Extraordinary Story of Anna Spafford and the American Colonies
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Q7CR1W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005Q7CR1W&linkCode=as2&tag=seablo0a-20&linkId=3N6L4TEHSEM7LZXN
It was incredibly interesting and I think it was very well researched and fair.
Tell me what you think about this story.
Be Blessed
Sean Trank
http://seantrank.com
http://parsha60.com
http://facebook.com/chameleonz85
http://twitter.com/chameleonz85
https://wn.com/American_Colonies_|_It_Is_Not_Well_In_My_Soul_|_Horatio_Spafford
"It Is Well With My Soul" is a famous hymn sung for the last 100 years in churches around the world. Horatio Spafford wrote the song while traveling to Europe by boat and crossed the exact spot where earlier his entire family except for his wife died in a crazy boat crash. The song represents the peace of Jesus that surpasses all understanding however, the life of Horatio continued and it led to some pretty strange beliefs and ideals.
Sarah and I have just completed reading the book American Priestess: The Extraordinary Story of Anna Spafford and the American Colonies
American Priestess: The Extraordinary Story of Anna Spafford and the American Colonies
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Q7CR1W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005Q7CR1W&linkCode=as2&tag=seablo0a-20&linkId=3N6L4TEHSEM7LZXN
It was incredibly interesting and I think it was very well researched and fair.
Tell me what you think about this story.
Be Blessed
Sean Trank
http://seantrank.com
http://parsha60.com
http://facebook.com/chameleonz85
http://twitter.com/chameleonz85
- published: 23 May 2014
- views: 751
9:39
Horatio Spafford Introduces "It Is Well" for the Global Hymn Sing
Filmed for the Global Hymn Sing
(www.GlobalHymnSing.com)
and for Westchester Chapel
(www.WestchesterChapel.org)
HORATIO SPAFFORD: Rich Swingle
ANNA SPAFFO...
Filmed for the Global Hymn Sing
(www.GlobalHymnSing.com)
and for Westchester Chapel
(www.WestchesterChapel.org)
HORATIO SPAFFORD: Rich Swingle
ANNA SPAFFORD: Joyce Swingle
Pianist and vocalist: Domenic Guastaferro
Violinist: James Wu
Music by Philip P. Bliss
Words: Horatio G. Spafford
Arranged by Ben Shive and John Langley
Used by permission
Photo of Spaffords in Israel courtesy of Indescribable
(www.RichDrama.com/Indescribable)
Christ on the Cross by Carl Bloch. Public domain.
Sinking of the Ville du Havre. Public domain.
Spafford daughters. Public domain.
www.RichDrama.com/ItIsWell
https://wn.com/Horatio_Spafford_Introduces_It_Is_Well_For_The_Global_Hymn_Sing
Filmed for the Global Hymn Sing
(www.GlobalHymnSing.com)
and for Westchester Chapel
(www.WestchesterChapel.org)
HORATIO SPAFFORD: Rich Swingle
ANNA SPAFFORD: Joyce Swingle
Pianist and vocalist: Domenic Guastaferro
Violinist: James Wu
Music by Philip P. Bliss
Words: Horatio G. Spafford
Arranged by Ben Shive and John Langley
Used by permission
Photo of Spaffords in Israel courtesy of Indescribable
(www.RichDrama.com/Indescribable)
Christ on the Cross by Carl Bloch. Public domain.
Sinking of the Ville du Havre. Public domain.
Spafford daughters. Public domain.
www.RichDrama.com/ItIsWell
- published: 19 Oct 2021
- views: 123
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IT IS WELL MY SOUL HYMN:TRAGIC BUT INSPIRING STORY OF SPAFFORD
It is well with my soul hymn composed by Horatio Gate Spafford is one of the popular hymn with a great inspiration when rendered . With this hymn comes one of t...
It is well with my soul hymn composed by Horatio Gate Spafford is one of the popular hymn with a great inspiration when rendered . With this hymn comes one of the most heartrending stories in the annals of hymnody.Horatio Gates Spafford the writer was born on October 20, 1828, Troy, New York, United State of America. Spafford was the son of Gazetteer author Horatio Gates Spafford and Elizabeth Clark Hewitt Spafford. Spafford was a successful lawyer and a senior partner in a large law firm. He had established a very successful legal practice as a young businessman and was also a devout Christian. Among his close friends were several evangelists including the famous Dwight L. Moody, also from Chicago.On September 5, 1861, he married Anna Larsen of Stavanger, Norway, in Chicago and the marriage was blessed with four children {a boy and four girls} Spafford’s fortune evaporated in the wake of the great Chicago Fire of 1871. Having invested heavily in real estate along Lake Michigan’s shoreline, he lost everything overnight. In a saga reminiscent of Job, his son died a short time before his financial disaster. But the worst was yet to come. Two years after the devastation of the Great Chicago Fire, the family planned a trip to Europe. Late business demands (zoning issues arising from the conflagration) kept Spafford from joining his wife and four daughters on a family vacation in England, where his friend D. L. Moody would be preaching.Sadly on November 22, 1873, while crossing the Atlantic on the steamship Ville du Havre, the ship was struck by an iron sailing vessel, killing 226 people, including all four of Spafford's daughters: Annie, age 12; Maggie, 7; Bessie, 4; and an 18-month old baby.Hymnologist Kenneth Osbeck tells the story: “Desiring a rest for his wife and four daughters as well as wishing to join and assist Moody and [his musician Ira] Sankey in one of their campaigns in Great Britain, Spafford planned a European trip for his family in 1873. In November of that year, due to unexpected last-minute business developments, he had to remain in Chicago, but sent his wife and four daughters on ahead as scheduled on the S.S. Ville du Havre. He expected to follow in a few days.“On November 22 the ship was struck by the Lochearn, an English vessel, and sank in twelve minutes. Several days later the survivors were finally landed at Cardiff, Wales, and Mrs. Spafford cabled her husband, ‘Saved alone.’Spafford left immediately to join his wife. The hymn “ It is well with my soul” was said to have been penned as he approached the area of the ocean thought to be where the ship carrying his daughters had sunk.The original manuscript has only four verses, but Spafford's daughter, Bertha Spafford Vester (author of Our Jerusalem: An American Family in the Holy City 1881-1949), who was born after the tragedy, said a verse was later added and the last line of the original song was modified.The tune, written by Philip Bliss, was named after the ship on which Spafford's daughters died, Ville du Havre.Another daughter, Bertha, was born in 1878 as well as a son, Horatio, in 1880, though he later died of scarlet fever. After the birth of daughter Grace in 1881, Spafford and his wife moved to Jerusalem out of a deep interest in the Holy Land. There they established the American Colony, a Christian utopian society engaged in philanthropic activities among Jews, Muslims and Christians.Four days before his 60th birthday, Spafford died of malaria on October 16, 1888, and was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery in Jerusalem.
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It is well with my soul hymn composed by Horatio Gate Spafford is one of the popular hymn with a great inspiration when rendered . With this hymn comes one of the most heartrending stories in the annals of hymnody.Horatio Gates Spafford the writer was born on October 20, 1828, Troy, New York, United State of America. Spafford was the son of Gazetteer author Horatio Gates Spafford and Elizabeth Clark Hewitt Spafford. Spafford was a successful lawyer and a senior partner in a large law firm. He had established a very successful legal practice as a young businessman and was also a devout Christian. Among his close friends were several evangelists including the famous Dwight L. Moody, also from Chicago.On September 5, 1861, he married Anna Larsen of Stavanger, Norway, in Chicago and the marriage was blessed with four children {a boy and four girls} Spafford’s fortune evaporated in the wake of the great Chicago Fire of 1871. Having invested heavily in real estate along Lake Michigan’s shoreline, he lost everything overnight. In a saga reminiscent of Job, his son died a short time before his financial disaster. But the worst was yet to come. Two years after the devastation of the Great Chicago Fire, the family planned a trip to Europe. Late business demands (zoning issues arising from the conflagration) kept Spafford from joining his wife and four daughters on a family vacation in England, where his friend D. L. Moody would be preaching.Sadly on November 22, 1873, while crossing the Atlantic on the steamship Ville du Havre, the ship was struck by an iron sailing vessel, killing 226 people, including all four of Spafford's daughters: Annie, age 12; Maggie, 7; Bessie, 4; and an 18-month old baby.Hymnologist Kenneth Osbeck tells the story: “Desiring a rest for his wife and four daughters as well as wishing to join and assist Moody and [his musician Ira] Sankey in one of their campaigns in Great Britain, Spafford planned a European trip for his family in 1873. In November of that year, due to unexpected last-minute business developments, he had to remain in Chicago, but sent his wife and four daughters on ahead as scheduled on the S.S. Ville du Havre. He expected to follow in a few days.“On November 22 the ship was struck by the Lochearn, an English vessel, and sank in twelve minutes. Several days later the survivors were finally landed at Cardiff, Wales, and Mrs. Spafford cabled her husband, ‘Saved alone.’Spafford left immediately to join his wife. The hymn “ It is well with my soul” was said to have been penned as he approached the area of the ocean thought to be where the ship carrying his daughters had sunk.The original manuscript has only four verses, but Spafford's daughter, Bertha Spafford Vester (author of Our Jerusalem: An American Family in the Holy City 1881-1949), who was born after the tragedy, said a verse was later added and the last line of the original song was modified.The tune, written by Philip Bliss, was named after the ship on which Spafford's daughters died, Ville du Havre.Another daughter, Bertha, was born in 1878 as well as a son, Horatio, in 1880, though he later died of scarlet fever. After the birth of daughter Grace in 1881, Spafford and his wife moved to Jerusalem out of a deep interest in the Holy Land. There they established the American Colony, a Christian utopian society engaged in philanthropic activities among Jews, Muslims and Christians.Four days before his 60th birthday, Spafford died of malaria on October 16, 1888, and was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery in Jerusalem.
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- published: 18 Jun 2022
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