Hymns of Promise ‎#97

97. Be Still, My Soul

1 Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side!
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
leave to your God to order and provide--
in every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul; your best, your heavenly friend
through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

2 Be still, my soul; your God will undertake
to guide the future as he has the past;
your hope, your confidence let nothing shake--
all now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know
his voice, who ruled them while he dwelt below.

3 Be still, my soul; the hour is hastening on
when we shall be forever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

Text Information

• First Line: Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side!
• Title: Be Still, My Soul
• Author: Katherina von Schlegel, 18th c.
• Translator: Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-1897 (alt.)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Topic: Walking in Faith

Tune Information

• Name: FINLANDIA
• Composer: Jean Sibelius, 1865-1957
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Arr.: Hymnal 1933
• Copyright: Arr. © 1933, Ren. 1961 The Presbyterian Board of Education (Admin. Westminster John Knox Press)