Description
The Foreword
The story behind the hymn text, “It Is Well with My Soul,” only deepens the expression of faith in this beloved hymn. When Horatio Spafford penned these words in 1873, he was on a ship in the Atlantic passing near the spot where his four daughters had perished at sea only weeks earlier. Philip Bliss set the words to music and it was published in 1876, the year that Bliss died. I am grateful to Geoff Lorenz for suggesting that I write an Easter cantata built around this great hymn. Spafford’s words speak of a peace that passes all understanding, a peace within the soul that finds its source in the Christ who suffered, died and rose that we might have new life in Him. Like “It Is Well with My Soul,” many of the texts included here were written well over a hundred years ago. “Ah, Holy Jesus” by Johann Heerman was written in 1630, “Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life” by George Herbert in 1633, and “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” by Charles Wesley in 1739. All represent timeless expressions of faith in the risen Christ and our response to His passion and resurrection. I hope that these powerful texts, the scripture narratives and musical settings may combine to create a meaningful service of worship at Easter for the choir and the congregation together.
Publishing Info
It Is Well with My Soul – an Easter cantata for SATB choir, soloists and congregation and readers by John Purifoy. Book 55/1015L from Lorenz with 1995 copyright. See the Contents page for the song list and the first page of the first song to get a sense of it. Includes the piano and vocal parts. This music book measures about 10″ x 6-3/4″ and has 60 pages in staple binding. This is a preview copy as shown at top of the front cover and on the back.
Condition
See photos above. In very good condition for age. The book has some lighter handling/storage, but no markings or evidence this was ever used. From clean, smoke-free, Christian home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap this in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, tightly sandwich it between pieces of cardboard, then wrap in brown paper to send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a one-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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