Faithful Love

Lyrics

[Verse 1 - gentle piano and warm strings, reverent solo vocal]
When peace like a river, my heart is still,
Though sorrows may gather and shadows may fill,
I lift up my eyes to the light above,
Held fast by Your mercy, surrounded by love.

[Pre-Chorus - swelling harmonies, tender build with organ and soft cymbals]
Oh, my soul, be quiet, be still and know,
Through every valley, You carry me home,
And every burden laid down at Your feet,
Turns into praise where my weakness and grace meet.

[Chorus - full choir, soaring worship lead, grand orchestral swell]
It is well, it is well with my soul,
Jesus, my Savior, You make me whole,
How great Thou art, how great Thou art,
Creator of heaven, Redeemer of hearts.
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear,
We bring our tears, our fears, our sorrows,
And find Your faithful love is there.

[Verse 2 - intimate acoustic guitar, reflective vocal with soft backing choir]
When through the woods and forests I wander,
I see Your hand in the morning splendor,
The stars, the sky, the rolling thunder,
All speak Your name in wonder after wonder.
And when my heart is aching, heavy and worn,
I kneel in prayer, and I am no longer alone,
For every longing You gently receive,
A friend so faithful, I can believe.

[Chorus - bigger, fuller choir, brass and organ lift, worshipful climax]
It is well, it is well with my soul,
Jesus, my Savior, You make me whole,
How great Thou art, how great Thou art,
Creator of heaven, Redeemer of hearts.
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear,
We bring our tears, our fears, our sorrows,
And find Your faithful love is there.

[Bridge - stripped back piano and strings, intimate lead vocal, then rising choir]
So take my doubt, take my pain,
Take my broken heart again,
In the storm, in the night,
You are my song, You are my light.
And when the final trumpet sounds,
With all creation bowed down,
I will sing forevermore,
Jesus, Jesus, I adore.

[Final Chorus - triumphant full band, choir, soaring ad-libs, sustained organ]
It is well, it is well with my soul,
Jesus, my Savior, You make me whole,
How great Thou art, how great Thou art,
Creator of heaven, Redeemer of hearts.
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear,
We bring our tears, our fears, our sorrows,
And find Your faithful love is there.

[Outro - soft choir, piano and strings fading, reverberant worship ad-libs]
It is well... it is well...
How great Thou art...
What a friend... what a friend...
Jesus, our hope, forever declared.