1. Be still, my soul – the Lord is on thy side!
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to thy God to order and provide –
In ev’ry change He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul – thy best, thy heav’nly friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
2. Be still, my soul – thy God doth 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.
3. Be still, my soul – the hour is hast’ning 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.
[Tune “Finlandia”]
Prince of Peace, control my will,
Bid this struggling heart be still,
Bid my fears and doubtings cease,
Hush my spirit into peace.