I recently brought home a new laptop since my old one is now officially deader than dead. Among the thousands of music files and pictures I came across a small collection of old journal entries. I read through a few out of curiosity and have since found myself in a very strange emotional state. These lyrics were included in a writing from one of the darkest times of my life, and I could not help but be completely dismantled at the realization of Christ's mercy and grace in my life. It will always be one of my favorite hymns, and the conclusion of the second verse in particular is one of the strongest reminders to me of the Lord's faithfulness.
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; though dearest friends depart
And all is darkened in the vale of tears
Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart
Who comes to soothe thy sorrows and thy fears
Be still, my soul; thy Jesus can repay
From His own fullness all He takes away
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
~Katharina von Schlegel
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