It Shall Be Well With the Righteous

Verse 1

What cheering words are these! Their sweetness who can tell? In time and to eternal days, "’Tis with the righteous well."

Verse 2

In every state secure, Kept by Jehovah’s eye, ’Tis well with them while life endure, And well when called to die.

Verse 3

’Tis well when joys arise; ’Tis well when sorrows flow; ’Tis well when darkness veils the skies, And strong temptations blow.

Verse 4

’Tis well when on the mount They feast on dying Love: And ’tis as well in God’s account, When they the furnace prove.

Verse 5

'Tis well when Jesus calls, "From earth and sin arise, Join with the hosts of ransomed souls, Made to salvation wise." Amen.