Be Still My Soul
(by Katharina von Schlegel)

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 God faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: your best, your Heavenly Friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul: your God will undertake to guide the future, as in ages past. Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake; all now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know the Christ 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 joy restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

©2004