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Be still, my soul
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Be still, my soul by Percy Whitlock — Lyrics
Be still, my soul, for God is near;
the great High Priest is with thee now;
the Lord of Life himself is near,
before whose face the angels bow.
To make thy heart his lowly throne
thy Saviour God in love draws nigh.
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About Be still, my soul
This SATB setting of Be Still, My Soul opens with a sense of calm assurance, the voices entering in gentle homophony before unfolding into more independent lines. The text, a profound meditation on divine presence and surrender, is treated with sensitivity and warmth. The choir is asked to express the deep peace that comes from acknowledging God’s nearness and to convey the heartfelt desire to give oneself fully to the Saviour. Whitlock’s music supports this devotional journey, creating an atmosphere of profound spiritual intimacy. The interplay between the SATB voices builds towards moments of powerful affirmation, ultimately returning to a quiet stillness that reflects the text’s message of peace.
