CPWI Hymnal ‎#408

408. Be still, my soul: the Lord is at your side

1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is at 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 clear at last.
Be still, my soul: the tempests still obey —
his voice, who ruled them once on Galilee.

3 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
when we shall be for ever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief and fear are gone,
sorrow forgotten, love's pure joy restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past,
all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last.

Text Information

• First Line: Be still, my soul: the Lord is at your side
• German Title: Stille, meine Wille, dein Jesus hilft siegen
• Author: Katharina von Shleglel, 1697-1768
• Translator: Jane Laurie Borthwick, 1813-1897 (alt.)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Psalm 17:5
• Topic: General Hymns: Christian Vocation and Witness

Tune Information

• Name: FINLANDIA
• Composer: Jean Sibelius, 1865-1957
• Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10
• Key: E♭ Major