Be still, my soul
Hymn tune: FINALNDIA, from Jean Sibelius’ (1865 – 1957) symphonic poem Finlandia.
Text: Original German text (“Stille meine Wille, dein Jesus hilft siegen”) written by Katharina von Schlegel (1697 – 1768) in 1752. Translated into English in 1855 by Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813 – 1897).
English Lyrics
[Verse 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
[Verse 2]
Be still, my soul: your God will undertake
To guide the future, as He has the past
Thy hope, thy 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
[Refrain]
Be still, my soul
Be still
Be still, my soul
Be still
Be still, my soul
Be still
[Verse 3]
Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart
And all is darkened in the vale of tears
Then shalt you better know His love, His heart
Who comes to soothe your sorrow and you fears
Be still, my soul: your Jesus can repay
From His own fullness all He takes away
