Be still , my soul : when dearest friends depart and all is darkened in the vale of tears , then you shall better know his love , his heart , who comes to soothe your sorrow , calm your fears . Be still , my soul : for Jesus can restore the trust and hope that strengthened you before .
Be still , my soul : the hour is hastening on when we shall be for ever with the Lord , when disappointment , grief and fear are gone , sorrow forgotten , love ’ s pure joy restored . Be still , my soul : when change and tears are past , all safe and blessed we shall meet at last .
Katharina von Schlegel 1697- ? tr . Jane Laurie Borthwick 1813-97 alt .
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