The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#708

708. Be still, my heart! these anxious cares

1 Be still, my heart! these anxious cares
To thee are burdens, thorns, and snares;
They cast dishonor on thy Lord,
And contradict his gracious word;
Brought safely by his hand thus far,
Why wilt thou now give place to fear?

2 When first before his mercy-seat
Thou didst to him thy all commit,
He gave thee warrant from that hour
To trust his wisdom, love, and power:
Did ever trouble yet befall
And he refuse to hear thy call?

3 He who has helped thee hitherto,
Will help thee all thy journey through;
Though rough and thorny be the road,
It leads thee home, apace, to God;
Then count thy present trials small,
For heaven will make amends for all.

Text Information

• First Line: Be still, my heart! these anxious cares
• Author: John Newton
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Christian: Comfort and Encouragement

Tune Information

• Name: YOAKLEY
• Composer: William Yoakley
• Meter: L. M. 6L
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #683, 234, or 320.