THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(10.10.10.10.10.10) R. C. H. 556

by KATHARINA VON SCHLEGEL, 1697-?;

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side
"Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is". Rom. 12:2
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 lead 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, ray soul: when dearest friends depart;
And all is darkened in the vale of tears,
Then shalt thou better know His love, His hear
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.
Tr. By JANE LAURIE BORTHWICK, 1813-97