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 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 blessèd we shall meet at last Be still, my soul: begin the song of praise On earth, believing, to Thy Lord on high; Acknowledge Him in all thy words and ways So shall He view thee with a well pleased eye Be still, my soul: the Sun of life divine Through passing clouds shall but more brightly shine