Peace Like a River is a photograph by Erica Hanel which was uploaded on August 22nd, 2013.
Peace Like a River
At McDowell Creek Falls, Oregon. Hymn is first verse of 'It is Well with My Soul'.
by Erica Hanel
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Peace Like a River
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Erica Hanel
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At McDowell Creek Falls, Oregon. Hymn is first verse of 'It is Well with My Soul'.
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August 22nd, 2013
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Comments (5)
Gregory Scott
I wonder if you know the history behind this song... From wikipedia: "This hymn was written after traumatic events in Spafford’s life. The first was the 1871 Great Chicago Fire which ruined him financially (he had been a successful lawyer and had invested significantly in property in the area of Chicago which was decimated by the great fire). His business interests were further hit by the economic downturn of 1873 at which time he had planned to travel to Europe with his family on the SS Ville du Havre. In a late change of plan, he sent the family ahead while he was delayed on business concerning zoning problems following the Great Chicago Fire. While crossing the Atlantic, the ship sank rapidly after a collision with a sea vessel, the Loch Earn, and all four of Spafford's daughters died. His wife Anna survived and sent him the now famous telegram, "Saved alone . . .". Shortly afterwards, as Spafford traveled to meet his grieving wife, he was inspired to write these words as his ship passed near where his daughters had died."
Erica Hanel replied:
That is such a touching story, and I know I've heard it before, but I sincerely enjoyed hearing it again. He certainly had cause for sorrow and pain in his life and instead chose to know it is well with his soul. For me personally, it reminds me of my father's attitude when he received a terminal cancer diagnosis. It is a hymn for the ages!
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