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Be Still My Soul
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · William Chimiak
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Be Still My Soul by Jean Sibelius — Lyrics
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,
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About Be Still My Soul
This arrangement of Be Still My Soul offers a message of profound comfort and reassurance. The text speaks directly to the soul, urging patience and steadfast faith in the face of hardship, loss, and uncertainty. It reminds the listener that God's presence is a constant, guiding force, capable of transforming sorrow into joy and mystery into clarity. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonies and a full choral sound, ideal for conveying the piece's deeply spiritual and hopeful message. This anthem is well-suited for services seeking to offer solace and strengthen the congregation's trust in divine providence.
