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