It Is Well With My Soul — The Tragic Story Behind the Hymn

Before “It Is Well With My Soul” became one of the most powerful hymns ever written, it was born from unimaginable tragedy. After losing his four daughters in a shipwreck, Horatio Gates Spafford wrote words that would comfort millions around the world. How could a grieving father write: “It is well with my soul”? In this episode of The Hymn Chronicles, discover the heartbreaking story and the profound faith behind this timeless hymn. Subscribe for more untold stories behind the hymns that shaped generations. Keywords: It Is Well With My Soul story, hymn history, Christian hymn documentary, gospel hymn story. Christian history documentary hymn documentary old church hymns famous Christian songs gospel history church history Christian storytelling worship documentary Christian YouTube documentary United States Christian heritage British hymn history