Be Still
David & Nicole Binion Lyrics


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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: 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 blessed we shall meet at last.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of David and Nicole Binion's song "Be Still" are all about finding peace and solace in the Lord during times of pain, grief, and uncertainty. The opening stanza urges the listener to remain calm and patient as they navigate through the challenges that life can present. It reminds them that they are not alone and that God is always there to offer guidance and support.


The second verse continues with this same theme, assuring the listener that God is always there to guide them, both in the present and the future. It speaks to the idea that even if the future seems uncertain or confusing, one can always trust that God has a plan, and that plan will ultimately lead to positive and joyful outcomes.


The final stanza is one of hope and anticipation. It speaks of a time when all of life's struggles and challenges are past, and believers can be reunited with God in a state of pure joy and love. The lyrics exhort the listener to remain steadfast and trust in God's plan, even when things seem difficult. It reminds them that there is always hope and that a better future is just around the corner.


Overall, the song is a beautiful meditation on faith and the idea that no matter what happens in life, there is always a source of comfort and support to be found in the Lord.


Line by Line Meaning

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.
Remain calm, my soul: God is with you and supports you.


Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Endure with patience the burden of suffering and sorrow.


Leave to thy God to order and provide;
Trust in God to direct and provide for you;


In every change, He faithful will remain.
God will remain faithful in the midst of all situations and changes.


Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly Friend
Rest easy, my soul: your best and loyal friend is God.


Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
God will lead you through difficult and thorny paths to a place of joy.


Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
Calm down, my soul: God is responsible for what happens to you.


To guide the future, as He has the past.
God will guide your future, as He has done in the past.


Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
Do not let anything shake your hope and confidence.


All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
All that is currently unknown will become clear in the future.


Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
Calm yourself, my soul: the waves and winds obey God even today.


His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.
The voice of God who controlled the waves and winds when He was on earth.


Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
Calm down, my soul: the time is coming soon.


When we shall be forever with the Lord.
When we will be with God forever.


When disappointment, grief and fear are gone,
When sadness, sorrow and fear are no more,


Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
All troubles will fade, only love and joy will remain intact.


Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past
Calm down, my soul: when change and tears will be no more,


All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
We will all meet, safe and blessed, in the future.




Lyrics Β© DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
Written by: JANE BORTHWICK, EDDIE DEE, KATHARINA VON SCHLEGEL

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@lynette4412

"Though the earth gives way
Do Not Fear."
Amen.πŸ”₯πŸ™ŒπŸ’ž

@simplyobserver1

AMEN!!! GLORIA DIOS!!!

@Dd-po2ij

Being still.❀️
Being still ❀️
I know that you are God ❀️

@kenricklongsong9999

The unity of black and white singing together is such a compliment to God's creativity and is so very pleasant to my ear.

@lorribondurant9217

I know right?? Love it

@melissaculpepper7663

One accord! One Spirit! God is no respecter of our nationalities! One heart! One mind! One God! Jesus!

@tottiejackson6081

If this is what my Heaven will look like, sign me up! Looking at this beauty on stage gives me a window peek into what my future looks like! This is incredible!!!! I Love David and Nicole! They are masterpieces of the arts!!!

@tiarshaharrison

Such a beautiful melody of true words

@dinisibiya7493

What a beautiful song, praise GOD, getting goosebumps πŸ’—πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦..

@ena.k8298

Oh my gosh...the bridge to this song just ushered me into my breakthrough 😒❀

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