Be Still, My Soul Poem by Isadora Quagmire

Be Still, My Soul

Rating: 5.0

Be still, my soul! the Lord is on your side;
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to your God to order and provide;
In ev'ry change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul! your best, your heav'nly friend
Thru' thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul! your God does 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! when dearest friends depart
And all is darkened in the vale of tears,
Then shall you better know his love, his heart,
Who comes to soothe your sorrow and your fears.
Be still, my soul! your Jesus can repay
From his own fullness all he takes away.

Be still, my soul! the hour is hast'ning 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.

-Written by Kathrina von Schlegel

Be Still, My Soul
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
May this hymn give you comfort dear reader in these trying times of upheaval and unrest. (This hymn was a favorite of my mother, Elizabeth Q)
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Anjandev Roy 14 September 2025

Wonderful to read.... thanks for sharing...

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Anjandev Roy 14 September 2025

This is glorious presentation..

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Timber Koleden 13 September 2025

A wonderful, comforting hymn that reminds us of God's abounding grace even in affliction and hard times! A superb hymn, one that I love! Thank you for sharing it!

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Jayne Louise Davies 13 September 2025

Beautiful Isadora xx Thanks for sharing x

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Rebecca Navarre 01 October 2025

More beautiful than i can say! .. Love the way it touches the heart, the soul so deep! .. Millions Of 10'S And Stars! ..+++++++++++++++++++++++

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Rebecca Navarre 01 October 2025

Such a beautifully soothing hymn! .. I can see why this was a favorite of your Mothers! .. Thank you so much for sharing this! .. It is now one of my favorites too! ..

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 16 September 2025

Thank you for sharing this great piece, Isadora. I can see why this hymn is a favorite of your mother. A treasure to remember always.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 16 September 2025

Indeed, this wonderful poem is so comforting, humbling and inspiring. It soothes the spirit. It fuels the mind and heart to conquer all the darkness brought by evildoers.

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Rob Lamberton 15 September 2025

Thanks for passing this along!

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