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

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Komentáře • 96

  • @drvonkrauss490
    @drvonkrauss490 Před 7 měsíci +86

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

  • @kstewart3052
    @kstewart3052 Před 7 měsíci +52

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

    • @waynevaughan7159
      @waynevaughan7159 Před 6 měsíci +2

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

  • @tonymercer7759
    @tonymercer7759 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @shellyaubey7347
    @shellyaubey7347 Před 6 měsíci +14

    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.

  • @coloredcoat
    @coloredcoat Před 9 měsíci +29

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

  • @alastairwilson457
    @alastairwilson457 Před 9 měsíci +43

    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 Před 6 měsíci +8

      His story is heartbreaking and triumphant.

  • @andy.3407
    @andy.3407 Před 10 měsíci +34

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

    • @sheilamullins4417
      @sheilamullins4417 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @thomashogan4908
    @thomashogan4908 Před 7 měsíci +22

    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 Před 6 měsíci +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!"

  • @purplebriggs931
    @purplebriggs931 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @vbantjes
    @vbantjes Před 11 měsíci +19

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

  • @carolheck3877
    @carolheck3877 Před 4 měsíci +5

    THANK YOU fro USA!!

  • @stanbrown32
    @stanbrown32 Před 13 dny

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

  • @CharlesNewton-xq1hb
    @CharlesNewton-xq1hb Před 8 měsíci +8

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

  • @sveinolavlund3072
    @sveinolavlund3072 Před 11 měsíci +11

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

  • @apofficial2265
    @apofficial2265 Před 6 měsíci +7

    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

  • @timothyj1966
    @timothyj1966 Před 11 měsíci +14

    Nicely Played. Popular here in N.America.

  • @angelah2083
    @angelah2083 Před 8 měsíci +12

    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 Před 8 měsíci +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!".

  • @joemarine3149
    @joemarine3149 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Thank you Ben. Wonderful hymn.

  • @flyingtigerline
    @flyingtigerline Před 8 měsíci +8

    You create emotion in those listening to your music.

  • @morefiction3264
    @morefiction3264 Před 6 měsíci +25

    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

  • @greg6586
    @greg6586 Před 6 měsíci +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!

  • @JonathanSilverton-ol7kn

    I recently re introduced this hymn at my church.

  • @drjohnn.sutherland3455
    @drjohnn.sutherland3455 Před měsícem +1

    Oh, I love that hymb!

  • @user-zz8ds8or3k
    @user-zz8ds8or3k Před měsícem +1

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

  • @myboibill
    @myboibill Před 6 měsíci +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.

  • @amber40494
    @amber40494 Před 7 měsíci +6

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

  • @mattleach958
    @mattleach958 Před 11 měsíci +9

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

  • @CogginsChurch
    @CogginsChurch Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @nixbix-videosfilmsfamilyan1850
    @nixbix-videosfilmsfamilyan1850 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Thanks Ben, superb as ever

  • @ronnieabraham2656
    @ronnieabraham2656 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Its one of my favorites hymn all the time

  • @annecheng7761
    @annecheng7761 Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful choice of registrations. Thanks for this beautiful performance.

  • @rorylawy
    @rorylawy Před 11 měsíci +14

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

    • @neilmackay9307
      @neilmackay9307 Před 8 měsíci +6

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

    • @user-bx4iv5li6x
      @user-bx4iv5li6x Před 6 měsíci

      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.

  • @kobusgrove985
    @kobusgrove985 Před 8 měsíci +3

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

  • @annetaylor7834
    @annetaylor7834 Před 6 měsíci +2

    So beautiful. One of my favourite hymns.

  • @Tunneldreamer
    @Tunneldreamer Před 5 měsíci +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.

  • @GBearcat
    @GBearcat Před 7 měsíci +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".

  • @billmeeker774
    @billmeeker774 Před 4 měsíci +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 Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @simonbarnwell7787
    @simonbarnwell7787 Před 6 měsíci +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 Před 4 měsíci +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!

  • @jeromereimer6855
    @jeromereimer6855 Před měsícem

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

  • @johnsomers8269
    @johnsomers8269 Před 2 měsíci

    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.😇

  • @joesw12
    @joesw12 Před 4 měsíci

    God bless you Ben.

  • @nancyfalciani5499
    @nancyfalciani5499 Před 6 měsíci +3

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

  • @trishmurphy1941
    @trishmurphy1941 Před 6 měsíci +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.

  • @ethelraiser917
    @ethelraiser917 Před 11 měsíci +7

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

  • @pablobanados6552
    @pablobanados6552 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @jamesallison4875
    @jamesallison4875 Před 6 měsíci +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!

  • @d.singler-kron9034
    @d.singler-kron9034 Před 6 měsíci +3

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

  • @gekehoolsema5638
    @gekehoolsema5638 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Beautiful!

  • @davidcraggs3770
    @davidcraggs3770 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Good as always. Ben you are phenomenal

  • @louisglen1653
    @louisglen1653 Před 8 měsíci +2

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

  • @sweetypatnett6123
    @sweetypatnett6123 Před měsícem

    Beautiful, Thanks for sharing this video!❤

  • @Nunofurdambiznez
    @Nunofurdambiznez Před 3 měsíci

    MARVELOUS!!!

  • @b.p.t.damsteeg2927
    @b.p.t.damsteeg2927 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you Ben.

  • @-11114
    @-11114 Před 5 měsíci +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

  • @bettykremer1865
    @bettykremer1865 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Ben, you are fantastic!

  • @dhayamanoraj1555
    @dhayamanoraj1555 Před 10 měsíci +4

    You have so much perfection man keep it up👏👏

  • @philbranscum8922
    @philbranscum8922 Před 5 měsíci +3

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

  • @carolynnilsen9270
    @carolynnilsen9270 Před 3 měsíci

    Love this.

  • @ronpfeiffer9157
    @ronpfeiffer9157 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Superbly done

  • @blesstonsamuel
    @blesstonsamuel Před 11 měsíci +3

    Loved it❤

  • @bevyendall6248
    @bevyendall6248 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @mochalattemiss
    @mochalattemiss Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @helenav.778
    @helenav.778 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Bravo!

  • @zonabrown9241
    @zonabrown9241 Před 10 dny

    Love it Ben so moving❤❤

  • @sylvieb623
    @sylvieb623 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @terryyarish
    @terryyarish Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is soooo beautiful!!

  • @pastorbrucedeyoung2978
    @pastorbrucedeyoung2978 Před 7 měsíci

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

  • @joantennant5579
    @joantennant5579 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @zonabrown9241
    @zonabrown9241 Před 5 měsíci

    A great hymn luv it❤❤

  • @nancyvanbrundt8636
    @nancyvanbrundt8636 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you.

  • @T-41
    @T-41 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you!

  • @johnsoran3874
    @johnsoran3874 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @covid19korona71
    @covid19korona71 Před 6 měsíci

    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...

  • @KenG557
    @KenG557 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful 🙏

  • @sonyaparkin7841
    @sonyaparkin7841 Před 7 měsíci +1

    💚🙏🙏🙏🥰

  • @DavidSherwood-nj9zf
    @DavidSherwood-nj9zf Před 27 dny

    Not 1 I know, but it was beautiful

  • @EddieEddie-vb2zw
    @EddieEddie-vb2zw Před 17 dny

    Could you play immortal invincible God only wise hymn

  • @noelbolingbroke-kent3009
    @noelbolingbroke-kent3009 Před 9 měsíci +3

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

  • @ullinator1388
    @ullinator1388 Před 6 měsíci +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 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Beautiful!