It Is Well With My Soul – A Piano Solo Sheet Music Arrangement
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A beautiful, heart-felt piano solo arrangement of the hymn, “It Is Well With My Soul.” This simple, yet stunning piece is perfect for any time of year.
Introduction
“It Is Well with My Soul” is a hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. First published in Gospel Songs No. 2 by Ira D. Sankey and Bliss (his first collaboration with Sankey), it is possibly the best-known of all the compositions written by Bliss.
The lyrics of the hymn tell the story of Spafford’s life, focusing on two major tragedies. The first was the death of his four daughters in a shipwreck as they were traveling to Europe in 1873. The second occurred some years later when he finally got to visit Jerusalem, only to find that his wife had died while he was away. Despite these tragic events, Spafford held fast to his faith, penning the words, “It is well with my soul.”
The hymn has been recorded by numerous artists over the years and has become a beloved favorite among Christians around the world.
History of the Song
The history of the song “It Is Well With My Soul” is both interesting and inspiring. The tune was originally written by Horatio Spafford, a successful lawyer and businessman from Chicago. In 1873, tragedy struck when Spafford’s wife and four daughters drowned when their ship, the Ville du Havre, sank. Devastated by the loss of his family, Spafford took a trip to Europe to try to recover from his grief.
While on his journey, Spafford was inspired by a scripture from the book of Isaiah, “Though the waters roar and the mountains quake, I will not be afraid.” These words gave him strength and comfort during this difficult time, and he decided to write a song based on them. The result was “It Is Well With My Soul,” a beautiful hymn that has touched the lives of many people over the years.
This particular arrangement of “It Is Well With My Soul” is for solo piano. It is a medium difficulty level arrangement that would be perfect for someone who is looking for a challenge, but still wants to be able to play the song with relative ease.
The Music
It Is Well With My Soul – A Piano Solo Sheet Music Arrangement is a beautiful, heartwarming piano solo that is perfect for any special occasion. This soulful rendition of the hymn will strike a chord with anyone who hears it.
The Lyrics
It is well 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!
The Arrangement
This sheet music arrangement of “It Is Well With My Soul” is a beautiful piano solo that will be a staple in your repertoire for years to come. The triumphant, gospel-style melody is perfect for any occasion, and the flowing piano accompaniment will bring your performance to life.
The Artist
meet the artist behind the arrangement, Hayley degrading. Hayley is a classically trained pianist, composer, and music teacher. She has been playing and studying piano since she was five years old. Hayley has a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Utah, and a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from BYU. She has been teaching piano lessons for over ten years and is passionate about helping her students fall in love with music.
The Album
It Is Well With My Soul – A Piano Solo Sheet Music Arrangement is an album by pianist and composer David Nevue. The album was released on September 11, 2001, through his website, www.dnevue.com.
Upon its release, the album became a top 10 bestseller on Amazon.com’s MP3 Downloads chart and was also one of the top 100 most downloaded albums on iTunes.
The album features piano solo arrangements of hymns and spiritual songs, including “It Is Well With My Soul,” “Be Thou My Vision,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Nearer, My God, to Thee.”
The Legacy
It Is Well with My Soul is a hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. First published in Gospel Songs No. 2 by Ira D. Sankey and Bliss (Joyful Sounds to Zion’s Children), it is possibly the best-known of all the works by these two men, who were both very influential figures in the development of popular gospel music in the late 19th century.
The Spafford family’s story is a tragic one, filled with death, illness, and personal tragedy, but it is also a story of enduring faith and hope. In 1871, Horatio Spafford’s wife and four young daughters were returning home to the United States from a vacation in Europe when their ship, the Ville de Havre, collided with another ship and sank. Only Mrs. Spafford and one of her daughters survived.
Just a few years later, Mr. Spafford himself was stricken with grief when his only son died of diphtheria at the age of four. Then, in 1873, he lost all his property in the Great Chicago Fire. These tragedies would have been enough to crush most people, but Spafford remained strong in his faith. It was during this time that he penned the words to “It Is Well with My Soul.”
The first two stanzas of the hymn reflect on how we often question God when difficulties come our way: “When peace like a river attendeth my way/When sorrows like sea billows roll,” Spafford wrote. But despite our doubts and fears, we can find comfort knowing that God is always with us: “It is well…with my soul.”
The final stanza looks to the future when we will be reunited with our loved ones who have gone before us: “And Lord hast promised me/That life eternal they shall spend/With thee in paradise.”
“It Is Well with My Soul” has been recorded by many artists over the years, including Mahalia Jackson, Johnny Cash, Amy Grant, Tori Kelly, and Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum. This simple but powerful hymn has brought comfort to countless people during times of loss or trial, and its message of hope continues to resonate today.
