It Is Well With My Soul

I like to "collect" hymns. What I mean is that I like finding the various versions and covers of the great music of our faith (don't worry, I stay legal). One of my favorites is It Is Well With My Soul and this is not in any small part because of the Audio Adrenaline cover that conveys the mood of its sorrowful history very well. The hymn's history is recounted over at Xavier. (cap tip to a blog meta entry by David Heddle)

The hymn speaks of peace amidst turmoil. In no way does the song minimize the pain we feel, nor are we led to believe that sorrow is a lessor quality for a Christian; rather, it speaks of the peace found in the hopeful expectation of the future in the midst of the pain of today.