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, He 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 He has the past Your hope, your confidence, let nothing shake All now mysterious shall be bright at last Be still, my soul, the waves and wind 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 you will better know His love, His heart Who comes to soothe your sorrows and thy fears Be still, my soul your Jesus can repay From His own fullness all He takes away Be still, my soul begin the song of praise On earth, believing, to Your Lord on high Acknowledge Him in all your words and ways So shall He view you with a well-pleased eye Be still, my soul: the Sun of life divine Through passing clouds shall but more brightly shine