Be still, O heart, why fear and tremble

Verse 1

Be still, O heart! why fear and tremble? What evil can thy steps betide? Though foes, a mighty host, assemble, Fear not, for God is on thy side.

Chorus

Be still, O heart! What evil can betide thee? Fear not, fear not, With God to walk beside thee.

Verse 2

Be still, O heart! the Lord of glory Was once a man acquaint with grief: He stoops to hear—tell all thy story— He loves, He cares, He’ll send relief.

Verse 3

Be still, O heart! cease fearing, fretting About the future all unknown; Ne’er think the Master is forgetting About His child—His loved and own.

Verse 4

Be still, O heart! thy Lord will send thee The clouds or sunshine as is best; His own right hand shall e’er defend thee; Then trust His love, and be at rest.