Be still, my soul: the Lord is always near thee;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to comfort and to cheer thee;
In every change He faithful remains.
Be still, my soul: thy heavenly friend will steer thee
Through thorny ways to His own domain.

Be still, my soul: thy God has undertaken 
To be thy guide, as always in the past.  
Thy hope, thy love, let nothing ever shaken:
All things unknown shall be learned at last.
Be still, my soul: the winds and waters still know 
He who ruled them while He dwelt below.


Words: Katharina von Schlegel (1752)
Translation: Jane Borthwick (1855)
Music: Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)