![]() His wife Anna was found clinging to a piece of wreckage and rescued. ![]() All four of the Spafford girls were lost. Mid-way across the Atlantic, their ship was hit by another ship, and over 200 passengers were lost at sea. In 1873 the hymn writer Horatio Spafford sent his wife Anna and four daughters ahead of him on the SS VILLE DU HAVRE for a holiday in Europe. To those who know this hymn (and to those who know the closeness of God in times of grief), it is no surprise to learn that this hymn was born of intense grief and sorrow. Its magnificent depth of sorrow and joy are so intermingled that it somehow seems appropriate to sing at any time, and yet it is uniquely comforting to the Christian who is experiencing great grief or trials. "It Is Well with My Soul" is a favorite hymn in our congregation.
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