Be Still My Soul - (with Lyrics)

Song History: "Be Still, My Soul” really had three-person who put it together as the hymn we sing today. Katharina von Schlegel, a notable woman of the Pietism Revival, wrote the words, originally in German. One hundred years later the hymn was translated into English by Jane Borthwick. And the last contributor was Finland’s greatest-composer, Jean Sibelius. One movement from his “Finlandia” is used as the tune for our hymn. God used three people from three countries to put together a hymn that teaches us that God is in control and to wait on Him. Song: 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 every change, He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart, And all is darkened in the vale of tears, Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart, Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below. 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.