IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL -One of America’s most emotional hymns

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  • @drvonkrauss490
    @drvonkrauss490 8 місяців тому +88

    Not just the church, the whole world needs more people like young Ben.

    • @purplebriggs931
      @purplebriggs931 2 місяці тому

      ditto

    • @user-tq1vo2rv9x
      @user-tq1vo2rv9x 14 днів тому

      Just take a look around - they are there! The trouble is that the most of these peoples are not so much visible but they are there and they are realizing their innermost believes - I believe that, I hope that! They are our future in a good way

  • @kstewart3052
    @kstewart3052 8 місяців тому +52

    Thank you Ben for such beautiful renditions of hymns of the faith. What an excellent way to praise God!

    • @waynevaughan7159
      @waynevaughan7159 7 місяців тому +2

      A very grand rendition of this Hymn, I could see you playing the Tabernacle organ in Salt Lake City.

  • @tonymercer7759
    @tonymercer7759 5 місяців тому +13

    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!

    • @PUAlum
      @PUAlum 4 місяці тому

      it's a stunning thought, isn't it?

  • @coloredcoat
    @coloredcoat 10 місяців тому +30

    Ben, thank you for playing that. I hope we meet in heaven some day! That was awesome.

  • @alastairwilson457
    @alastairwilson457 9 місяців тому +44

    Beautifully played Ben. Such a moving, sad story behind the writing of this hymn by Horatio Spafford and yet he could write 'It is well with my soul'

    • @divadaedalus
      @divadaedalus 7 місяців тому +8

      His story is heartbreaking and triumphant.

  • @andy.3407
    @andy.3407 11 місяців тому +34

    I love this hymn. You are a fantastic organist. Thank you!

    • @sheilamullins4417
      @sheilamullins4417 7 місяців тому

      The same thing happens to me when I sing this at church or when I hear it.

  • @shellyaubey7347
    @shellyaubey7347 7 місяців тому +15

    Gorgeous.
    Years ago, I softly sang this song at my mother's bedside before she passed away; then again at her funeral some days later. The hymn means much to me.
    Thank you for sharing your musicianship.

  • @thomashogan4908
    @thomashogan4908 8 місяців тому +23

    They played this last Sunday at Mass during Communion. Very difficult for me to sing as tears were running from my eyes unbidden.

    • @davidthomas9276
      @davidthomas9276 7 місяців тому +8

      Yes, and what moves me the most is "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 oh my soul!"

  • @vbantjes
    @vbantjes Рік тому +19

    Just a stunning performance of a great song God Bless All 🎹🎵🎶🙏🙏🙏

  • @morefiction3264
    @morefiction3264 7 місяців тому +26

    1 When peace like a river attendeth my way,
    when sorrows like sea billows roll;
    whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
    "It is well, it is well with my soul."
    Refrain
    It is well with my soul;
    it is well, it is well with my soul.
    2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
    let this blest assurance control:
    that Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
    and has shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain
    3 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! Refrain
    4 O 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;
    even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain

    • @angelalewis3645
      @angelalewis3645 7 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for the words here. ❤

    • @zonabrown9241
      @zonabrown9241 5 місяців тому +2

      ❤❤❤

    • @joeamico35
      @joeamico35 21 день тому

      My wish to have this sung at my funeral

  • @CharlesNewton-xq1hb
    @CharlesNewton-xq1hb 9 місяців тому +9

    It is well with my soul to hear beautiful pipe organ music. ❤❤

  • @angelah2083
    @angelah2083 9 місяців тому +13

    I went to a Ghanaian funeral at an Anglican church in London last year - this was the hymn sung as the mourners filed past the coffin to pay their respects - which took about 15 minutes and thus several repetitions for the bemused organist - but the mourners all knew it off by heart - it was quite a moment!

    • @angelah2083
      @angelah2083 9 місяців тому +4

      @@Marcel_AudubonBemused as in puzzled. One of the most experienced members of the RCO, he said afterwards he'd not come across the hymn before (neither had I), and more importantly didn't know how long the filing past was going to go on. But I'm sure you have a better word in your vocabulary for a professional organist on edge, so do please substitute.
      My music theory teacher, a voluble South African lady, had a penchant for building her latest tale of woe towards a crescendo of "my dear, I nearly had a cadenza!".

  • @sveinolavlund3072
    @sveinolavlund3072 Рік тому +11

    I wish I had been in your Church when you played this beautiful hymn.

  • @apofficial2265
    @apofficial2265 7 місяців тому +8

    Whenever my heart and body feels weak becoz of temptation, depression i came here to hear this music and i feel better much calm and restored

    • @BoadiceanTruth
      @BoadiceanTruth 6 місяців тому

      My sentiments exactly! X🙏👍❤️

  • @flyingtigerline
    @flyingtigerline 9 місяців тому +8

    You create emotion in those listening to your music.

  • @timothyj1966
    @timothyj1966 Рік тому +14

    Nicely Played. Popular here in N.America.

  • @stanbrown32
    @stanbrown32 Місяць тому

    This hymn is so beautiful--thank you for playing it.

  • @greg6586
    @greg6586 7 місяців тому +7

    I really appreciate your channel. My Dad was an organist from the age of 13. He graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Mass. Your playing brings back many wonderful memories! Thank you!

  • @joemarine3149
    @joemarine3149 7 місяців тому +9

    Thank you Ben. Wonderful hymn.

  • @carolheck3877
    @carolheck3877 5 місяців тому +5

    THANK YOU fro USA!!

  • @user-zz8ds8or3k
    @user-zz8ds8or3k 2 місяці тому +2

    How lovely that thanks to Ben, even the most commonplace and insignificant Englisch village organs are saved from oblivion ...

  • @rorylawy
    @rorylawy Рік тому +14

    Another cracking video. I haven’t heard this hymn before but I instantly love it!

    • @neilmackay9307
      @neilmackay9307 9 місяців тому +6

      Find out the story behind it. It will have you in tears.

    • @user-bx4iv5li6x
      @user-bx4iv5li6x 7 місяців тому

      Agreed, it is a sad story but beautifully showcases that in any adversity, our Lord and Savior is with us.
      The fact that you have never heard it before, and instantly loved it, speaks to the power of hymns to move hearts.

  • @drjohnn.sutherland3455
    @drjohnn.sutherland3455 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh, I love that hymb!

  • @amber40494
    @amber40494 8 місяців тому +6

    Wow, that organ sounds great with Ben at the helm!

  • @myboibill
    @myboibill 7 місяців тому +3

    Please keep playing. Touchingly beautiful. Thank gid you have the intelligence and ability to keep this light burning. Western civilization is in your debt.

    • @amb_.
      @amb_. Місяць тому

      Agreed

  • @JonathanSilverton-ol7kn
    @JonathanSilverton-ol7kn Місяць тому

    I recently re introduced this hymn at my church.

  • @Tunneldreamer
    @Tunneldreamer 6 місяців тому +5

    Beautifully played Ben. You are a joy to listen to. It is a great pleasure to detect that you are very spiritual. So rare to see these days in someone so young. Clearly you are an old soul. May God Bless you and keep you safe all the days of your life and beyond. Martin, South Wales.

  • @CogginsChurch
    @CogginsChurch 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for your work and passion for the organ. May the Lord restore the Church's love for it.

  • @annecheng7761
    @annecheng7761 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful choice of registrations. Thanks for this beautiful performance.

  • @mattleach958
    @mattleach958 Рік тому +9

    Thank you Ben. I love this. Thank you for the inspiration.

  • @ronnieabraham2656
    @ronnieabraham2656 10 місяців тому +4

    Its one of my favorites hymn all the time

  • @johnsomers8269
    @johnsomers8269 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful interpretation! I echo another comment, yes, meeting in heaven will indeed be heaven! An Eternity of praise and worship! Maybe I will even be able to play the organ ad well.😇

  • @kobusgrove985
    @kobusgrove985 9 місяців тому +3

    Guess this hymn is popular all over the world.....even here in South Africa...

  • @jeromereimer6855
    @jeromereimer6855 2 місяці тому

    What a thundering crescendo and dramatic finish! Well done!!

  • @nixbix-videosfilmsfamilyan1850

    Thanks Ben, superb as ever

  • @PJD-ol5fc
    @PJD-ol5fc 25 днів тому +1

    This is how it’s done.

  • @simonbarnwell7787
    @simonbarnwell7787 6 місяців тому +3

    I am loving and appreciating all of your videos , God bless you and i hope that one day you might see this comment and play ' There is a Green Hill far away ' , for us , thankyou .

    • @JonathanRWilliams
      @JonathanRWilliams 5 місяців тому +1

      That was my poor grandmother's favourite hymn. She taught it to me as a child and when she was no longer able to get about would have me sit beside her armchair and sing it for her. Thank you for mentioning it and reminding me of it. Tears in eyes here now!

  • @zonabrown9241
    @zonabrown9241 25 днів тому

    ❤❤wonderful hymn live it😮😮

  • @GBearcat
    @GBearcat 8 місяців тому +2

    This was one of the most often sung hymns in the hymnbook of our little church, but the words were totally different -- "There is rest, there is peace, in the fold".

  • @purplebriggs931
    @purplebriggs931 2 місяці тому +1

    Well played. It is great to see young organists....

  • @jamesallison4875
    @jamesallison4875 7 місяців тому +3

    Ben is so cool. I love these little church organs. I can just about play what I call the “great hymns of the church “ but only for my own pleasure. Haha!

  • @philbranscum8922
    @philbranscum8922 6 місяців тому +3

    read the history of the composer of this song It will totally break your heart

  • @gabriellelee4296
    @gabriellelee4296 16 днів тому

    I just shared one of your videos with a friend. You are amazing… a true blessing!

  • @ethelraiser917
    @ethelraiser917 Рік тому +7

    Só a Rede mesmo para trazer aos brasileiros música e organista tão maravilhosos. "Sou Feliz com Jesus, meu Senhor".

  • @billmeeker774
    @billmeeker774 4 місяці тому +1

    The man who wrote 'It is well with my soul' wrote the words following the death of his four children in a maritime disaster as he was devout Christian and attorney. It is a very emotional hymn to be sure that has the endurance of faith regardless of circumstances for every believer.

  • @philbranscum8922
    @philbranscum8922 6 місяців тому +1

    cried as I sang the bass part to this. Emotional? You better believe it. sang this song my whole life.. thanks Mr. Ben

  • @nancyfalciani5499
    @nancyfalciani5499 7 місяців тому +3

    My very favorite hymn because of the story behind it. Beautifully played, Ben, thank you!

  • @trishmurphy1941
    @trishmurphy1941 7 місяців тому +2

    I love that hymn. It is no longer in our newest hymn book, but I have written it in the front of mine, to be used at my funeral.

  • @sweetypatnett6123
    @sweetypatnett6123 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful, Thanks for sharing this video!❤

  • @annetaylor7834
    @annetaylor7834 7 місяців тому +2

    So beautiful. One of my favourite hymns.

  • @louisglen1653
    @louisglen1653 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks! I too, prefer to play that hymn in the key of C! Nice registration changes!

  • @d.singler-kron9034
    @d.singler-kron9034 7 місяців тому +3

    Always associate this with the Moody Church in Chicago. (Back in the old days.)

  • @pablobanados6552
    @pablobanados6552 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you from Chile.
    Would you please play "And can it be?"

  • @thomasboyd251
    @thomasboyd251 7 днів тому

    Ben , what lovely music simply magnificent and above all you give pleasure to us listening .

  • @davidcraggs3770
    @davidcraggs3770 Рік тому +4

    Good as always. Ben you are phenomenal

  • @dhayamanoraj1555
    @dhayamanoraj1555 11 місяців тому +4

    You have so much perfection man keep it up👏👏

  • @-11114
    @-11114 6 місяців тому +1

    Another classic performance from a true professional.
    Absolutely awesome and first class as always.
    Speaks to my soul 🙏
    Blessings and grateful thanks to you Ben from Scotland much appreciated

  • @b.p.t.damsteeg2927
    @b.p.t.damsteeg2927 3 місяці тому

    Thank you Ben.

  • @Nunofurdambiznez
    @Nunofurdambiznez 4 місяці тому

    MARVELOUS!!!

  • @gekehoolsema5638
    @gekehoolsema5638 4 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful!

  • @carolynnilsen9270
    @carolynnilsen9270 4 місяці тому

    Love this.

  • @zonabrown9241
    @zonabrown9241 Місяць тому

    Love it Ben so moving❤❤

  • @bettykremer1865
    @bettykremer1865 7 місяців тому +2

    Ben, you are fantastic!

  • @ronpfeiffer9157
    @ronpfeiffer9157 8 місяців тому +2

    Superbly done

  • @blesstonsamuel
    @blesstonsamuel Рік тому +3

    Loved it❤

  • @mochalattemiss
    @mochalattemiss 6 місяців тому

    I just cried. This song has been with me so many times when I needed it. Thank you so very much.

  • @pastorbrucedeyoung2978
    @pastorbrucedeyoung2978 8 місяців тому

    Ben, that is beyond awesome. My favourite hymn -- so blessed by your playing!

  • @sylvieb623
    @sylvieb623 6 місяців тому

    When thinking about each verse, this is very soulfully played. Thanks Ben! ✝️❤️💒🎹

  • @bevyendall6248
    @bevyendall6248 3 місяці тому

    The sounds of heaven......beautiful!!

  • @helenav.778
    @helenav.778 8 місяців тому +1

    Bravo!

  • @joantennant5579
    @joantennant5579 6 місяців тому

    Keep your wonderful playing I’ve always loved hearing the organ as a child Ben

  • @terryyarish
    @terryyarish 9 місяців тому +1

    This is soooo beautiful!!

  • @sonyaparkin7841
    @sonyaparkin7841 8 місяців тому +1

    💚🙏🙏🙏🥰

  • @KenG557
    @KenG557 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful 🙏

  • @T-41
    @T-41 7 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @zonabrown9241
    @zonabrown9241 5 місяців тому

    A great hymn luv it❤❤

  • @joesw12
    @joesw12 5 місяців тому

    God bless you Ben.

  • @nancyvanbrundt8636
    @nancyvanbrundt8636 7 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @johnsoran3874
    @johnsoran3874 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful and emotional. Thanks. Watching you from the Southern Tier of the Catskill Mountains in Upstate New York USA

  • @covid19korona71
    @covid19korona71 7 місяців тому

    Dung sonang rohangku dibaen Jesus i,
    porsuk pe hutaon dison, na pos do rohangku di Tuhanta i, dipasonang tongtong rohangkon.
    Sonang do, sonang do, dipasonang tongtong rohangkon.
    Lagu yang sangat menginspirasi...

  • @DavidSherwood-nj9zf
    @DavidSherwood-nj9zf Місяць тому

    Not 1 I know, but it was beautiful

  • @EddieEddie-vb2zw
    @EddieEddie-vb2zw Місяць тому

    Could you play immortal invincible God only wise hymn

  • @noelbolingbroke-kent3009
    @noelbolingbroke-kent3009 10 місяців тому +3

    Ben. Your channel is a laugh, something different. Keep it up. How about some Widor?

  • @ullinator1388
    @ullinator1388 7 місяців тому +3

    Das mussten wir als Kinder immer wieder mal im Kindergottesdienst singen.
    Da kommen alte Erinnerungen hoch, wie wir als Kinder gezwungen wurden, diesen Gottesmist mitzusingen.
    Heute habe ich es geschafft, die alten Choräle als Entspannungsmelodien wahrzunehmen und ich bin dann immer wieder froh über die endlose Freiheit, die ich durch die Erkenntnis gewonnen habe
    Traurig finde ich nur, dass dieser Gottmüll letztendlich immer noch religionsübergreifend dazu dient, die Taschen der weniger intelligenten Mitmenschen zu leeren.

  • @marycountry
    @marycountry 7 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful!