我が魂は、いたって平穏です／it is well with my soul

Posted on 2014年12月3日 by T Ibara Photo

安らかな流れの時も、悲しみの波も
主にあればみな喜び、心満たす平和
（ホラティオ・スパフォード）
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul
(Horatio G. Spafford)

71 thoughts on “我が魂は、いたって平穏です／it is well with my soul”

tanjabrittonwriter on 2018年1月1日 at 10:12 AM said:

I just found out that Horatio Spafford penned the words to this hymn after he lost four daughters in a shipwreck. I don’t think I would be able share his equanimity expressed in those lines!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2018年1月8日 at 9:17 PM said:
  
  Thank you so much for your comment. Yes, I can’t imagine what he must have endured when penning these words…
  
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artists4peace on 2015年1月21日 at 4:39 PM said:

What a cutie 😉 posting on A4P on 2/15

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- T Ibara Photo on 2015年1月21日 at 4:41 PM said:
  
  Thank you! And really happy this duckie will be part of the Aritsts4Peace project 🙂
  
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noelleg44 on 2014年12月31日 at 10:38 PM said:

What beautiful photos. Love the duckling – I fell in love with ducklings when I read Make Way for Ducklings as a little girl. Looking forward to more.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月31日 at 10:56 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much for taking time to stop by my site and for leaving a comment! I’m delighted to know you enjoyed some of my photos. I love ducklings too 🙂 You’re always welcome to stop by, and I look forward to sharing more pictures in 2015.
  Best wishes,
  Takami
  
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  - noelleg44 on 2014年12月31日 at 11:02 PM said:
    
    I have several professional photographer friends – it is a joy to see the world through their eyes. Looking forward to seeing things through your eyes.
    
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Cynthia Reyes on 2014年12月30日 at 12:41 PM said:

I love that photo and I love the words of that hymn.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月30日 at 4:43 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much Cynthia 🙂
  I love the words to the hymn too.
  Wishing you a very Happy New Year!
  Best wishes,
  Takami
  
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Carol Balawyder on 2014年12月18日 at 9:52 AM said:

I love this photo! 🙂 Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月18日 at 11:59 AM said:
  
  Thank you very much Carol 🙂
  I wish you and your beautiful family a wonderful Holiday season too!
  
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Mustang.Koji on 2014年12月15日 at 1:25 PM said:

私ものんびりな生活したいな！

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月16日 at 11:00 PM said:
  
  全く同感です☆
  
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cindy knoke on 2014年12月13日 at 12:47 PM said:

perfection~

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月14日 at 9:37 PM said:
  
  Hello Cindy,
  Thank you so much for your generous comment 🙂 ❤
  
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RMW on 2014年12月9日 at 12:42 AM said:

What a sweet little duckling, nice photo!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月9日 at 1:46 PM said:
  
  Many thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I’m glad you liked this little duckling 🙂
  
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Aquileana on 2014年12月8日 at 10:32 PM said:

Absolutely beautiful dear Takami ❤
Sending you all my best wishes!. Aquileana 😀

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月9日 at 1:46 PM said:
  
  Thank you, my friend ❤
  I send you my best wishes too 😀
  
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Christy Birmingham on 2014年12月7日 at 1:22 PM said:

Adorable photo with reflective words 🙂

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月7日 at 7:26 PM said:
  
  Hello Christy 🙂
  Thank you so much for your comment!
  I’m delighted you liked the photo. I love the words to the hymn too.
  
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Swetank on 2014年12月7日 at 8:54 AM said:

Aww, look at him.. he is so adorable!! ❤ Is he is the brother of the duckling on your previous post?

Swetank.
Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月7日 at 7:27 PM said:
  
  Hello buddy! 🙂
  Yes, he is the same family of ducklings from my other posts 😀 As always, thank you so much for your comments!
  
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  - Swetank on 2014年12月10日 at 10:16 AM said:
    
    Thank you for bringing so cute babies to us via photos!
    
    Be Bettr, Stay Bettr! 🙂
    
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Kamila Pala on 2014年12月7日 at 4:25 AM said:

Cute :)!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月7日 at 7:29 PM said:
  
  Thank you so much!! 🙂
  
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Dalo 2013 on 2014年12月6日 at 9:10 AM said:

All is well with my soul ~ a great state to be in as the holiday season begins 🙂 This is another great shot, something so calming and relaxed with this little guy, such a great capture 🙂
Have a great weekend Takami!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月6日 at 8:07 PM said:
  
  Aw, shucks! Thank you so much Randall 🙂
  Hope you’re having a great weekend too!
  
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dbp49 on 2014年12月5日 at 4:09 PM said:

There is nothing that says innocence and purity quite as well as a hymn, or a duckling. Lol.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月5日 at 5:39 PM said:
  
  Much appreciated! Thank you 🙂
  And you’re right…there’s just something so innocent about ducklings…
  
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Nicodemas on 2014年12月5日 at 1:48 PM said:

What a sensitive and beautiful photograph! And I know that song, wonderful combination!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月5日 at 5:38 PM said:
  
  Thank you, thank you!!
  I’m really glad you liked the photo + hymn combination. Something about this particular shot – of this duckling looking so serene and at peace – made think of the song 🙂
  
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Indah Susanti on 2014年12月4日 at 6:58 PM said:

What a cutie 🙂

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月5日 at 5:37 PM said:
  
  Thank you so much, dear Indah!
  I love ducks, especially baby ducks 😉 🙂
  
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  - Indah Susanti on 2014年12月6日 at 6:34 PM said:
    
    😉 they are the cutest!!
    
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madlyinlovewithlife on 2014年12月4日 at 4:43 AM said:

Oh, this little fellow certainly does make a person feel that all is well! So adorable, as always, Takami. Wishing you a happy, sunshiny day! :))

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月4日 at 3:16 PM said:
  
  Hello friend!
  I’m always happy for an excuse to post a duckie photo 🙂
  Something about this fellow – how he seemed so at peace with everything – made me feel all warm & fuzzy inside. Which was very helpful, since it’s been cold and miserable in Tokyo 😉
  Thank you – as always – for brightening my day with your comment, and more most-recent (absolutely awesome) Danbo Bros post!
  
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kathydoremus on 2014年12月4日 at 3:37 AM said:

Lovely photo paired with one of my favorite hymns. They both nourish my soul!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月4日 at 3:14 PM said:
  
  Oh, thank you so much! 🙂 🙂
  I’m glad you like the hymn, because it’s one of my favourites too. And, I’m always glad for an excuse to post duckling photos 😀
  Warmly,
  Takami
  
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vever02 on 2014年12月4日 at 2:47 AM said:

Good evening Takami,
It is beautiful this baby duck, I like your photograph.
Have a beautiful day. Herve

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月4日 at 3:10 PM said:
  
  Hello Herve,
  I am happy you like this baby duck. He was enjoying his time in the water, and seemed happy with life 🙂 Ducks make me smile, and give a warm feeling.
  Your friend,
  Takami
  
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cdog5 on 2014年12月4日 at 1:38 AM said:

Love this — such a sweet duckling! And he/she seems to know just how to “pose” for the camera, 🙂 Thanks for sharing this, Takami!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月4日 at 3:09 PM said:
  
  Thank *you* so much, dear Debra!
  I agree, ducklings seem like natural hams (pardon the pun) – as if they know they’re adorable. This little guy (gal?) was having a grand time, splashing around the pond, playing with his siblings, and chasing Mum of course 🙂
  Warmly,
  Takami
  
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LadyPinkRose on 2014年12月4日 at 12:53 AM said:

Perfect. Just perfect. Love, Amy

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月4日 at 3:08 PM said:
  
  Thank you, dear Amy!
  ((HUGS))
  
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hitandrun1964 on 2014年12月3日 at 10:54 PM said:

Beautiful.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月3日 at 11:04 PM said:
  
  Thank you Gigi! Your comments mean a lot to me 🙂 ❤
  
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Lorien on 2014年12月3日 at 10:43 PM said:

What a sweet picture and I love the quote; I’m going to write the words into my journal; they’re so beautiful! Thank you. 💖😊🙏

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月3日 at 11:04 PM said:
  
  Hello Lorien,
  Thank you so much for your ‘like’ and comment!
  I’m delighted you liked this duckling photo and the quote.
  Here I found more information on the original quote for you: The words are from Horatio Spafford’s ‘It is Well with my Soul’ : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Is_Well_with_My_Soul
  
  Best wishes,
  Takami 🙂
  
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Maria F. on 2014年12月3日 at 9:35 PM said:

Beautiful and wise thoughts Takami.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月3日 at 11:03 PM said:
  
  Thank you Maria.
  The words are from Horatio Spafford’s ‘It is Well with my Soul’ : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Is_Well_with_My_Soul
  I’m glad you liked this duckling 🙂
  
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りょうちゃん on 2014年12月3日 at 9:28 PM said:

やさしい視点の写真と素直なメッセージ、暖かい気持ちになります。

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月3日 at 10:42 PM said:
  
  りょう様
  こんばんは。いつもありがとうございます。
  「安らかな流れの時も」（原曲名 “It is Well With My Soul”）はホラティオ・スパフォードの作です：
  http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/is53jh316/58357653.html
  （和訳の方は英語の原詩を忠実に訳したものではないと思いますが、それでも伝えようとしているメッセージに大きな違いはないと思います。）
  
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Victo Dolore on 2014年12月3日 at 8:15 PM said:

Beautiful!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月3日 at 11:01 PM said:
  
  Many thanks 🙂 I hope this little duckling could bring a smile 🙂
  
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  - Victo Dolore on 2014年12月3日 at 11:04 PM said:
    
    Absolutely did! 🙂
    
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Sweet as a Picture on 2014年12月3日 at 8:09 PM said:

Such a cute duck.

I love that hymn.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月3日 at 11:01 PM said:
  
  I love the hymn too!! I’m so happy you liked this little duckling 🙂
  
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kutukamus on 2014年12月3日 at 7:17 PM said:

The cutie sure looks like having some good time. 🙂

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月3日 at 11:00 PM said:
  
  Thank you! I think he was enjoying his swim in the pond 🙂
  
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Kheleya Fahrmann on 2014年12月3日 at 6:47 PM said:

The duckling looks like it’s wearing sunglasses! Nice photo.

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月3日 at 11:00 PM said:
  
  Thank you! I like how you said it looks like the duckling is wearing sunglasses. I never thought of it that way, but now I see what you mean 🙂 Ducklings always manage to make me smile.
  
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Yoshiko on 2014年12月3日 at 6:11 PM said:

かわいい Kawaī 😍

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月3日 at 10:44 PM said:
  
  Yoshiko様
  コメントありがとうございます！
  写真気に入って頂けたようで嬉しいです。
  🙂 🙂
  
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chun2013 on 2014年12月3日 at 5:31 PM said:

穏やかな心安らぐ言葉をありがとうございます。
元気になりましたか？
きっとそうだと思います。
ちゅん

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月3日 at 10:32 PM said:
  
  ちゅん様
  こんばんは！コメントありがとうございます。
  お陰さまで元気になりました♫♫
  これから冬本番ですが、お互いに「健康第一」で乗り越えましょう☆
  ❤ ❤
  
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  - chun2013 on 2014年12月7日 at 12:01 PM said:
    
    元気になられてよかったです。
    でも本当に寒くなりました。
    お互い無理しないで頑張りましょう。
    あなたの平穏と無事を祈っています。
    
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lilmisspoutine on 2014年12月3日 at 5:15 PM said:

so sweet!!!

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- T Ibara Photo on 2014年12月3日 at 5:17 PM said:
  
  Thank you! ❤
  Something about this ducky made me think of that hymn. I'm always happy for an excuse to post ducklings 😀
  
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  - lilmisspoutine on 2014年12月3日 at 5:20 PM said:
    
    and I’m always happy to see your ducklings! 🙂 🙂 🙂
    
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