Be Still My Soul
Ginny Owens Lyrics
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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 waves leads to a joyful end.
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 winds still know
His voice who ruled them while he lived below.
Be still, my soul,
Be still, my soul,
Be still.
Ginny Owens's song Be Still My Soul is a poignant and reassuring reminder to all of us that no matter what we may be going through, we are never alone. The opening line 'Be still, my soul, the Lord is on your side' sets the tone for the song and the message it seeks to convey. The lyrics urge the listener to bear patiently the cross of grief or pain and to leave all things to God who is faithful in every change. Owens reminds us that our God is a heavenly friend who leads us through thorny waves to a joyful end. She encourages us to place our hope and confidence in Him and allow nothing to shake us.
The lines 'Your God will undertake, to guide the future as he has the past, all now mysterious shall be bright at last' is a reminder that our God works in mysterious ways, but ultimately he is in control and will guide us through every situation. The song concludes with the repeated reminder to 'be still, my soul', a quiet confidence that despite the waves and winds of life, we can find comfort and peace in the knowledge that God's voice still rules over them.
Overall, Be Still My Soul is a beautifully crafted hymn that seeks to uplift and encourage the listener to have faith and trust in God, even in the midst of life's darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Be still, my soul,
Quiet your mind and heart,
The Lord is on your side.
God is with you and will take care of you.
Bear patiently, the cross of grief or pain.
Endure the difficulties and hardships of life with patience.
Leave to your God, to order and provide.
Trust in God to provide for and order your life.
In every change He faithful will remain.
God will always be faithful to you no matter what changes come your way.
Your best your heavenly friend,
God is your best friend who cares for you.
Through thorny waves leads to a joyful end.
Despite the difficulties you face, God will lead you to a joyful end.
Your God will undertake
God will take responsibility for your life.
To guide the future as he has the past.
God will guide your future just as He has guided your past.
Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake.
Do not let anything undermine your hope and confidence in God.
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Everything that is currently unclear or unknown will be revealed and understood someday.
The waves and winds still know
Even the elements obey God.
His voice who ruled them while he lived below.
When Jesus was alive, He showed His authority to control the elements.
Be still, my soul,
Quiet your mind and heart,
Be still, my soul,
Quiet your mind and heart,
Be still.
Simply be still and trust in God.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: GINNY OWENS
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Lyndon McPherson
This song gifted to me by a precious new girlfriend. I am 71 and need this quality of serenity to calm my mind first, then my soul. So happy always after each listen. The voice, the cello, the whole package. God- inspired, surely. Thankyou
Rhonda Rowe
What an angelic voice.
Kris Wood
My go to song for stressful days. Like a lullaby for adults. ♡
Kay D
Angelic voice!
Fri Delphine
I love this version with passion