It Is Well with My Soul: The Musical is a brand-new production and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share it with you! This comprehensive songbook includes lyrics, stage directions, and everything you need to bring this powerful story to life in your church, school, or local community.
And it really is a community project to present this musical – after finding your cast and crew, you can decide if and how many live musicians you want, work with local dancers to put on some stunning dances, and local dressmakers to reproduce the stunning costumes from the era.
Listen to the superb soundtrack – you can use the songs on stage as backing tracks!
Now, here’s the best part: You can stage this musical for free! That’s right—there’s no upfront charge. All we ask is a share of ticket sales or donations if you decide not to sell tickets.
And, since the musical is brand new, you have the unique opportunity to be the very first to present it in your town—or perhaps even your state or country. Imagine being part of history as you share this moving production with your community.
Warm regards,
David Maegraith
Itiswellwithmysoul.com
Present and Future Plans
One of the millions touched by It Is Well with My Soul is Australian David Maegraith — a multifaceted creative, publisher, and producer whose work spans media, music, and film. In 2009, he co-founded Eternity, a national newspaper, and has since spearheaded an array of innovative projects. Among these is It Is Well with My Soul, which now encompasses an official website, a novella, and a planned feature film adaptation. David is also producing Messiah Film, a sweeping outdoor reimagining of Handel’s Messiah performed by choirs across the globe.
David’s primary focus for the coming years is overseeing a series of creative expressions inspired by the story of It Is Well with My Soul. He has already published a novella retelling the events, as well as a musical songbook that will form the foundation of a stage musical set to premiere at the Adelaide Fringe — the world’s second largest fringe festival — in 2026.
A feature film adaptation is also in development, with the script nearing completion and funding and production partners being sought. Alongside the film, David plans to publish both a companion book based on the screenplay and a new work told from the perspective of Horatio Spafford’s wife, Anna — a voice often overlooked in the traditional retelling of the hymn’s origin.
For updates on these projects, check back to this site regularly. For questions or enquiries, email us studio -at- itiswellwithmysoul.com
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Your Opportunity to Shine:
- Be the first to present this extraordinary musical to your community and the world. You choose when to present it in 2025, and how many performances
- Enjoy flexible arrangements: No upfront licensing fees—we only ask for 10% of gross ticket sales
- Amplify your church and musicians: Re-record some or all the musical’s songs (with our permission) for release on streaming platforms Spotify and Apple Music – what a great way to amplify your team and church (Bandcamp and Tunecore are just some of the services who enable you to release cover songs to streaming, check their websites for details)
Streaming and Video Options:
- If you choose to film your production, we can offer the opportunity to stream it on our upcoming Vimeo channel, providing further exposure for your church.
We’d love to discuss how your church can bring this inspiring story to life. To express your interest or ask any questions, simply fill in the form below. With advancements in staging and screen technology, presenting a musical in 2025 may be more affordable than you think—feel free to ask us for more details!