It is Well With My Soul, Jars of Clay

This great hymn of the church is given a contemporary turn by the group, Jars of Clay.
It was written by Horation Spafford and composed by Phillip Bliss.
A note on the meaning of the group name for Jars of Clay: the band's name is derived from the New International Version's translation of 2 Corinthians 4:7:
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.




This hymn was writ ten af ter several traumatic events in Spafford's life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871, shortly followed by the great Chicago Fire which ru
ined him financially (he had been a successful lawyer).
Then in 1873, he had planned to travel to Europe with
his family on the S.S. Ville Du Havre, but sent the family
ahead while he was delayed on business. While cross­ing
the Atlantic, the ship sank rapidly after a collision with
another ship, and all four of Spafford's daughters died.
His wife Anna survived and sent him the now famous tel egram, "Saved alone." Shortly afterwards, as Spafford
traveled to meet his grieving wife, he was inspired to
write these words as his ship passed near where his
daughters had died.




The Spaffords later had three more children, one of whom (a son) died in infancy. In 1881 the Spaffords, including baby Bertha and newborn Grace, set sail for
Palestine.
Nearly all of the video images are from Western Wshington, especially the Olympic Peninsula, home of the Olympic National Park.

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[88drbill]

I like Jars of Clay but I think this version is the worst thing they have done. The style has no corellation to the lyrics!!!

[beanscot]

@88drbill I've uploaded two other versions of this hymn for those who prefer the traditional style.

[samuelthebeatles]

a great song performed with very good new way, Jesus is the Lord!!!!!!!!!!

[beanscot]

@samuelthebeatles Yes, He is! Thank you for commenting.

[tjtriangle]

I love this version of the song! It's actually my favorite right now. I don't think that Jars of Clay were trying, in any way, to disrespect anything or anyone!

[beanscot]

@tjtriangle Thank you for commenting. I believe you're right about Jars of Clay.

[Unexpectthem]

If the Beatles were Christian this is how it wouldve been done LOVE IT!!!!!

[ITSBEKAH]

Personally, I love this version! I that, while the original is quite moving, this shows that we are to do everything with a happy heart. Even though times are hard, "It is well with my soul!" Sometimes it can be moving and you need that time of serious reflection, but there are other times when we have the blessing to laugh and dance in the face of our tough times!! Both versions of the song illustrates that quite nicely!! :)

[iceJM2007]

@iceJM2007 come on, smile! LOL

[iceJM2007]

@88drbill YOU MUST NOT BE A BAPTIST. THOSE CHURCH SUNDAYS ARE BORING. JUST KEEPIN' IT REAL AS THE ROOTS BAPTIST CHURCHES RAISED US UP AS. And, it feels right.........................­.......yeah

[Guitarsg62]

Is this Beatles? Haha

[beanscot]

@amazingcna20 God is stronger. He always has been and always will be.