be still.

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: 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.

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: thy Jesus can repay

from His own fullness all He takes away.

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.

-katharina von schlegel, 1752