Verse 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 every change He faithful will remain.

Be still, my soul thy best, thy heav'nly Friend

through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Verse 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.

Verse 3

Be still, my soul when dearest friends depart,

and all is darkened in the veil of tears,

then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,

who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.

Be still, my soul thy Jesus can repay

from His own fullness all He takes away.

Verse 4

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.