Be Still My Soul (Finlandia) | story behind the hymn | hymn history | lyrics

[@dianastevenson131]

I've only just discovered this hymn, by hearing it sung so beautifully at President Carter's funeral in the National Cathedral, Washington. Such a beautiful rendition by the choir and orchestra! Now it's going through my mind all the time. RIP President Carter.

[@jeaniesig31]

My mother got sick in 2016 and was in the hospital. She had an aneurysm that we knew was going to take her life. I brought in my iPad and put this song on repeat! I laid it on her pillow and kept it on repeat. After a week she finally succumbed to the thing that would take her home. I believe she was ushered into the Holy of Holies with this song in her heart. Thank you for sharing this song and its history.

[@maryharris4564]

Thank GOD For HIS WONDERFUL ENCOURAGEMENTS Thru HIS GIVEN Songs Thru Ones MAY GOD BLESS You In Giving These Histories We Thank You For This GOD GIVEN Ministry in You MAY GOD ENCOURAGE Your heart BLESS You And Your Family.

[@John--qh9xl]

Going on 62 years of disabling migraine headaches, CPTSD and many other challenges and I can honestly say that praising God in all things is such a powerful tool. against any enemy lies that try to make us doubt God's love. Thank you for this video. Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Ephesians 5:20. What a blessing it is when you finally have the understanding that God is good all the time, and, all the time, God is good. Believe it and enter into His precious, life-changing rest.

[@rhodoracordrey904]

Amen 🙏🏻

[@vaancr123]

"Be still my soul"...such a beautiful, comforting, and reassuring words. Love this song so much.💟💟💟

[@russellmcniff772]

I heard this hymn at President Carter's funeral, which grasped my soul. My brother just went to the Lord on December 23rd and the words of this hymn is so comforting and supportive as I adjust to being the last of my siblings. I will forever attach this hymn to his precious memory.

[@annexton3795]

Many years ago when l was a newborn Christian we sang this beautiful hymn, and l wrote in my hymn book that l wanted this sung at my funeral. Just this week it was broadcast that Eric Liddell, the Flying Scotsman who won a gold medal in the Paris Olympics of 1924, asked for the camp orchestra to play it outside his window when he was dying in POW camp in China.

[@rubiperez4246]

I just finished watching the movie & when I searched on KZbin..was also on Carter's funeral...with the only disrespect to Eric Lydell that all those politicians have their chit chat on such time when it is sung to the Holiest of Holiest

[@EllenObrock-gs4tq]

This song was sung at my mother’s funeral. The words became a true comfort to me. All was darkened in a veil of tears for months, but my Lord was with me. Now it is one of my favorite hymns ❤

[@carolandjohnharris7405]

I approach the fifth anniversary of my beloved husband's death, and am feeling very low. This morning the Holy Spirit directed my attention to "Be still my soul" on You Tube and ministered His love and tenderness to my soul. Thank you Luke for your sensitivity to His Holy Spirit's guidance and ministry. God bless you. xx

[@mikkisams7640]

Just passed the 2 year mark of my husbands home-going. Love this song. I feel so loved when I hear it. We sang it at my mom's memorial.

[@victoriasinger7963]

Many years ago, I had been working on memorizing this hymn. Then we got the call that my mother's father was dying; we piled into the car and headed across the state, trying to get there in time to say goodbye. And I was able to sing it for my mother on the trip, which found very comforting and encouraging. Who could have expected that? 🌺🙏🌺

[@murielpeterson4787]

My husband and I had this at our wedding 50yrs ago.

[@Lisa-sp5if]

This is my favorite hymn of all time. It’s unbelievable how rich the words and the doctrine and the honesty is in this song…❤

[@valeriehenderson4541]

When my late husband was ill and suffering with depression, Be Still My Soul brought peace into my heart and I was able to continue supporting him. Bless you Luke 🙏

[@burchelllowe5620]

During my High School days I was taught to sing this beautiful song as a solo

[@joycemyers2444]

In the middle of the night under deep distress, the Lord brought this into my mind. I knew it as a young Christian, now 50 years later, it comes to my memory. Bless the Lord O my soul.

[@Orpilorp]

Hello from Nebraska. I love the classical piece Finlandia. I also think the words to their national anthem are very sweet. I believe he wrote this as WWI looked inevitable, to encourage his fellow Finlandiers. I have loved "Be Still My Soul" since I first heard it as a child. The verses describe so well the Father's love for us through the different challenges we face living in this fallen world. I learned to trust the Lord through years of seeking children and finally having our family, and in the loss of a newborn. I saw the face of God smile with love as He comforted us. And now He walks with me as I live with Crohn's disease. I am so grateful that Jesus was willing to die for us, and that He calls us His friends. Thank you for spotlighting this beautiful hymn.

[@philiphumphrey1548]

It's not the official Finnish National Anthem, that is another very lovely stirring tune.

[@Orpilorp]

​@@philiphumphrey1548oh, I will have to listen to that. Thank you.

[@TubePlanet]

As a Finn, hearing our national treaure (the Finlandia hymn) ”remixed” this way is shocking. The silver lining is that folks seem to get comfort from the song in this way, but it still feels like a sacrilege. Just listen to the original piece and I hope you get this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHaTg5WGqKhsq6csi=-gPU2UwvKUgjBbkq

[@rethaf4747]

I am so happy to hear this song! I too heard this song at President Carters funeral 😇 I love the words that God is always with us❤ I delicate this song to all in California 🙏

[@Beverly-e4z]

I like your voice. It does not glorify itself but is humble in singing about Him who deserves all glory.

[@hilogearhart3759]

This hymn became meaningful to me when I was in doubt concerning my salvation and I thought how wonderful the words of this hymn for those who are His. Now that I have a settled peace that, though I’m not what I should be, by the grace of God, I am what I am and the words of this hymn are also for me.

[@rebeccabob9337]

What a wonderful comfort we have in Jesus ❤!

[@michellecain5696]

This song has meant so much to me since my father passed away from cancer followed shortly thereafter by my grandma and aunt and uncle within 1 day apart. It has truly spoken to my heart.

[@TheRelmo74]

With tears in my eyes I listened to you speak and sing this song. I am 70 years old and have been through a lot of pain and disaappoint in my life. Right now, I don't know if I have enough faith to going on because my body is wearing down and I still my mind is not ready to except it. We just moved to an old house that once had a yard with beautiful flowers but now my lower spine is giving me so much pain. But with this song in my heart maybe I can endure the pain with knowing Jesus does care. Thank you and thank the Lird for leading me to you!❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@Fisher-King]

Thank You for sharing. 🙏🕊

[@AussieGirlForJESUS]

Hold onto the Glorious Hem of our Lord Jesus Christ my friend... Never waiver your faith... we're all nearly home... May God heal, bless and protect you... ❤✝️🙏

[@derekleroux145]

What an inspirational message, thank you Luke! These words impacted me again: '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.' I needed it to today and received the link from a dear Christian friend in the US. God bless you!

[@traudymclarty8999]

17 years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. The pastor, 2 elders and my family came together to pray for me and anoint me. They asked me to choose a hymn to begin. This is what I chose

[@peterbexon7549]

I am so happy that the Lord has given you more time. I agree that this is one of the most beautiful of all hymns. I hope and pray that you are keeping well

[@traudymclarty8999]

@ thank you. To God be the glory!

[@louisebrislane6607]

Be Still my soul: the Lord is on thy side often comes into my mind during the night hours or when things are not going right. I used to know it properly when young but over the past years my memory isn't what it used to be & so only snatches of songs float into my memory via the Holy Spirit. I particularly like the last verse as it is one of hope so it is a pity it isn't sung more often as it is truly a crescendo to the song.

[@JRMaranatha2024]

I just lost my mom on election day. I was numb, but a week later grief began showing up at odd times. This hymn does soothe my aching soul...

[@SylviaBlanche]

I love this peaceful and comforting hymn that ministers to me through my trials.❤

[@christiancox3819]

Happy birthday, Jennifer. Praying for God to bless you in your devotion to Him and His Word. May peace and joy increase and strengthen you!

[@Fisher-King]

Thank You for your kind words and your prayers.

[@karenfagerstone1892]

I have leaned on this hymn for His providence and strength. I lost my husband July 1 and my mother-in-law August 1. Grief has been near and raw and though the emotions come in waves, I have to remind myself that His eternal promises are more real and true than what we know to be real. It is hard to describe and being in that dark place I know He is carrying me though the tempest rages. Thank you for singing this as I had not heard all the verses before.

[@Fisher-King]

God Bless Karen and bring loving brothers and sisters in faith to comfort, encourage, and strengthen her. In Jesus Name, Amen.

[@johnmills1816]

Raw grief is awful and yes it does come in waves, lost a few loved ones myself over the years but God has shown me that we do not grieve as those that have no hope, 1 Thess ch4 v13, we will see them again and our gracious God Himself shall wipe away our tears, Rev ch21 v4.

[@vijayamanoharandaniel9955]

This is one of our familys favourite hymns .My dear husband had a powerful tenor voice. I can play the keyboard and we sing this hymn together.Whenever we think of its background tears will roll down .Now my great source of comfort is to sing hymns .

[@bureedahampton9707]

What a great song to comfort us . Always has been a favorite of mine . Hymns are so wonderful !

[@Subarna-pr9dh]

Soul stirring wordings,All mysteries shall be bright at last.Really, sometimes I am confused,but there is many mysteries,I can't solve,but HE does.

[@patrickwalker4259]

Amen 🙏 "be still my soul and know that God is on your side" I just love and adore this expression in the song Luke it gives me so much hope in God our heavenly Father, stay blessed in Jesus name the name above every other name whereby we must be saved Amen 🙏✝️✡️🕎❤️

[@alicemattsen2208]

I loved the last verse most because as in psalm 13, the last verse also comes back to praising God from a negative place. We need to pray, praise and be grateful in all times.

[@JDunster]

Jean Sibelius was my dad’s favorite composer. Sibelius is a favorite of mine too, and I love “Finlandia.” Imagine my delight when I first discovered this beautiful hymn using Sibelius’s music! Thank you so much for you lovely video.

[@melisaeslinger6247]

I love this hymn. It is so encouraging and reminds me that the LORD is with us through this journey and will meet us when we make it home.

[@juliabickel7024]

I am 76 years old and have been singing this song nearly all of those years. I have never heard or known of verse 5! This song is often sung at funerals in the Lutheran church. Thank you for this presentation.

[@preciousstoryward8708]

This song has gotten me through some dark times. God is good!!

[@dawnroberts8701]

Recently, I began listing the "vast cloud of witnesses" from life who have left Earth for the "Great Beyond" and are cheering me on! I look forward to being reunited with each of them as my length of days gets shorter.

[@bonniechampagne2992]

Hymns are so therapeutic...love them all...messages from heaven on the fORm of a HYMN.🌟🌟✨️🌟

[@glenturrell4485]

Thank you for this beautiful hymn Luc. The words pair so well with this great piece if music and I am eternally grate to our Heavenly Father (the greatest composer of all!) for the gifts of music and language. The depth musical and lyrical gravity so present in this piece has gone sadly missing in most churches and I mourne it's departure.

[@joycunningham3353]

Wonderful to listen today - my spouse of 59 1/2 years had a very long illness and went HOME in June of this year! This song had been in my head and to hear the story is a blessing and encouragement!

[@Botanya12]

Earlier this week my Mom heard this well known hymn with it's beautiful tune 'Finlandia' on "Songs of Praise" which was held this year in St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh. They are commemorating the 100th Anniversary since Eric Liddell won the Olympic gold medal in the men's 400m race. He was known as the 'Flying Scotsman' and you will know of him from the movie "Chariots of Fire". He was due to run in the 100m race but because the heats were being run on a Sunday he pulled out of the race. He decided to enter the 400m race as the heats were run on a Friday. He served as a missionary in China for many years. Unfortunately he was taken prisoner in Japan in the Second World War. While there he became very ill. In hospital he asked that the Salvation Army play this hymn for him outside his window which they did. Unfortunately he died there at the early age of 43.

[@fyodorlewis5410]

Yes, thanks for sharing! I didn't know this about it being played outside his window while in hospital. I have read in biographies this was his favorite hymn

[@rickysikes1631]

Eric Liddell , who won a gold Olympic medal and who was a missionary to China. He was put into a camp 7:00 when the Japanese invaded China. He survived , but was dying from a brain tumor. He requested this song be song by his fellow prisoners as he was drawing his last breath. I always think of his life whenI hear this.

[@DonWhisner]

Amen and again Amen ! A song ,a prayer, a beautiful piece of music . Thanks everyone and happy birthday! Be Still!

[@PietStassenAdamastor]

💥BE STILL MY SOUL. This hymn is an old favourite and was the hymn-of-choice (funeral march) for my father's funeral in 2013. Beautiful.

[@peterross1295]

Always brings tears to my eyes thinking of the lives of our children in the future. X

[@deannasage5491]

Beautiful song Luke I never heard this until tonight thank you❤

[@RhondaCope-rk3ez]

Amen Thank you Luke Truly appreciate Friday Classics I learn feel A stronger conviction From these grest Writers Be Still My Soul So I msy Feel God's Eternal Comfort Blessings Sorry that your Church Families feeling Grief of passing Loved ones We too Our church A grandfather and Aunt A desr neighbor And a close friend All less than a month Hearts been heavier Faith God's promise We will be together Again Perfect gathering Family friends Perfect song For me This Friday night Take Care

[@ritchievernon8099]

This is my favorite gospel hymn of all time! Listening to it or singing it! 🙏

[@jacquelinetaylor9447]

God Bless you brother Luke. Your voice is a true gift from our Lord God. I truly enjoyed this beautiful hymn immensely. Happy Birthday Jennifer, May your birthday year be abundantly filled with Lord God’s blessings, joy, love, and peace. God Bless everyone. Amen 🙏🏻

[@Fisher-King]

Amen. Thank You for your blessing and kind words.

[@beckyjohnson3153]

A beautiful song.

[@jillhardiman5988]

Thankyou blessed and anointed one. My father used to play this one he lived to 93 and although he could still play I used to play hymns for him and renewed my childhood upbringing . Blessed memories ❤

[@toniekulkarni9243]

Beautiful and what a message. Thank you. I knew a lot of these songs when I was young and you don’t hear a lot of them anymore. Happy Birthday to Jennifer!!

[@Fisher-King]

Thank You Tonie for your kind words and I will pass this message on.

[@Charlie23007]

Thanks so much for lovely stories and hyms! I am from South Africa too but I live in the Netherlands now. I will be going back to the mission field soon, to Romania. God bless your lovely ministry.

[@Fisher-King]

God Bless your ministry in Him in Romania.

[@Charlie23007]

@@Fisher-King Thank-you very much! :)

[@alariankalwozeth9415]

Thanks for verse analysis. Really good. " All now mysterious shall be bright at last". From Virginia

[@marthaspence4167]

What a blessing! You are a multi-talented servant of God, and it's lovely to hear you sing, play, and share about this song.

[@marjataberman3733]

Thank you for sharing this! Absolutely beautiful and comforting! My home is just 1,5 miles form the home of Sibelius. My husband I think that this should be the national anthem of Finland. Jesus bless you!

[@patrickzeliang821]

Thank you-it is so encouraging.❤❤❤

[@charlottejones5310]

Your podcast, as with a few others Christians ones, is the Word of God sustaining me now through difficult times in my life. Thank you for your Ministry to me as to do many others. God's message brings hope that all will be well and this too shall pass. Thank you for being His voice.

[@Hisfaithful_Berean]

Wow, I'm crying listening to this. VERY much needed today. I'm thankful you shared this.

[@Fisher-King]

🙏🖤🕊

[@ronel8204]

❤❤❤Verse 5 Thank you for this beautiful hymn❤❤❤ JESUS my best

[@dawnbrady7919]

Really appreciate your Friday hymns Luke. You are a blessing from God.

[@amywebster8370]

There was a time in my life when I was making a major decision. I was not at peace and was wrestling with my decision. I was up all night playing about it and to this day, I don't know if I fell asleep and was dreaming or what, but in the middle of the night, I heard this song (no, my radio was not on) as clear as day. I don't know if the song was audible or not, but I clearly heard it. I was familiar with the song, but at the time, it was as a while since I sung it or heard it. The words "The Lord is on thy side", "Leave to thy God to order and provide," and in every change, He faithful will reman" have a special meaning to me and I was able to give my decision to God and completely trust Him with the outcome.

[@selmathompson835]

" Be still my soul , the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below" Powerful and reassuring words.

[@MaureenAustin-c7v]

I first heard this wonderful hymn when the told the tragedy of the three missionary men were killed in South America. I wept then and can not sing it now without tears. 💖🙏

[@ruthtapio9958]

Being of Finnish ancestry, I find this song very meaningful as derived from Sibelius’ great Finlandia.

[@LukePowellMinistries]

What a melody!

[@alurigoravusiro9626]

I miss singing the Hymns. This brings back memories of my father who sang while my mother sang along. She was a grade 2 or 3, not a good English speaker but sing she did. I remember this song sung. It's melody came alive to me and made me cry. Thank you for sharing. Be still! ❤

[@mariapop2289]

GLORY to GOD !

[@HeldbryanAngel]

Thank you. 🙏 Most performances leave out both the third and fifth verses. Both of which really ministered to me today, thank you. I’ve had friends depart not from death, but through abandonment after I lost my job three months ago. So, verse three was a blessing. And I will vow to sing the fifth verse in faith! Glad I found your channel. So many wonderful hymns to explore.

[@Fisher-King]

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[@cherylmorrow561]

God just blessed me with this rich deep cry for comfort hymn. Then finding it was a popular hymn during ww2 is beautiful! I'm looking forward to getting the Hymns from the Land of Luther! Thank you for including this 8m your program! It is healing my wounded soul! Hope! 🙌👑🙌🙏❣️🦋

[@elsabepitout5031]

This came to me on precisely the right moment. Thank you.

[@margaretsamuelnichols5136]

Beautiful wonderful song. These are song of the true old time faith

[@user-uo9br9fe2s]

Beautiful, rich hymn!❤

[@mathewmathew9720]

❤The lyrics are so comforting, it is all time favourite... in all seasons in life's journey..

[@carolsanborn5332]

Yes, indeed! Well done, young man! Sorrow may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning🌅

[@sergefortune2667]

You are truly a man of God! The way you explain things, trying to imagine all kind of difficulties that life can bring, and to encourage people to never give up in the battle. That's faith! Keep up the good work. May God bless you❤

[@MsVbecker]

Beautiful! And thanks for introducing us to the beautiful last verse!

[@KristinSalzman]

What a wonderful hymn... one of my favorites. The Lord gave the idea for me to have a ministry to nursing and private homes that care for people in my rural area in Illinois/USA. I share my testimony first and then share 4 hymns and 4 patriotic songs, alternating between the two, tell the story behind them, I read at least one verse, sing the first verse, and play them on my violin. I encourage attendees to sing along. I end this time of ministering with passing out a one page that gives the plan of salvation with Scriptures, some thoughts about the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and ending with a sample prayer to receive God's gift of forgiveness. All glory goes to God, Jesus and the Holy. Spirit!!!

[@Fisher-King]

Thank You for sharing. Amen.

[@tammylundy8912]

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[@joanmyers5148]

Thank you ,the words are so comforting ,and encouraging The Lord Knows and He Loves and cares for us His people Have a Blessed Day ❤

[@valerieleung3639]

A lovely beginning g to my day. “Be still my soul”. I live in a very busy world and the hymn is calming as it reminds me to focus my heart on Jesus . Thank you for sharing your gift of music .

[@marenmixon4265]

My brother! Your voice is compelling and just beautiful! God bless you and all your efforts to bring the message of Gods love to the world!

[@estellebreytenbach3122]

Love your explanations of origin of these wonderful hymns.... May they live on from generation to generation... Bless you Luke in this ministry.

[@joyeverytime9229]

Beautiful hymn history Be Still My Soul Thank you.

[@MarjattaMaenpaa]

Addition to my message just before: It reflects perfectly the serieus sentiment of that time, and it is still of nowadays sung

[@hansarildtangeraas237]

Thank's a lot for this great " medicine ".

[@Kingjamesbible1611-r]

You can't beat the old songs! Such meaning ❤❤❤❤

[@cordeliamarieclairecastori3928]

Amen! So beautiful, Gbu richly dear Luke!🙏😇📖🔥❤☝😃🎶

[@Amandaphone-tn2xz]

Hi Luke Praise the Lord for in his grace he enabled you to find your calling your holy spirit lead reflections and singing really opened my heart and spoke to me.Thank you so much . The entire hymn us amazing the first verse an anchor for setting wider context of hymn. Brought to tears that through change grief loss what he restores through his fulness The cross his llove for us his death and resurrection . 'What he takes' what jumped out to me was its all his anyway all creation by him through him . Great help recent passing of My Mother 93 now at rest with the Lord my brother 12 years ago a niecec16 however I am learning to be still trust and rejoice in tbe Lord Praying Hymns like this ,individuals such as yourself your ministry I can through his strength take each day at a time ,minister to my family some are non believers contribute congregation my work and create music and art bring people to Christ All glory to God .

[@LukePowellMinistries]

Thank you for your kind words and generous donation Amanda! May His gracious love and strength be poured out to you today.

[@dorothymccurdy7362]

This is also one of my favorite hyms. We rearly sing hyms anymore and I miss them, espically this one. Thank you for sharing, you have a new subscriber.

[@gracealexander6438]

Today this song ministered to me. Thank you for the beautiful way you broke it down and then sang it...

[@evadavis4709]

Thank you for the beautiful hymn, I love it❤it makes my day

[@MarjattaMaenpaa]

Thank you for this melody, and Happy Birthday to Jennifer 🍀🌺🌻 ... I am a Finn. This part of Finlandia - the Hymn Finlandia - by our Great Composer Jean Sibelius is one of the most beloved melody for us Finns. He composed the symphony of Finlandia during a very difficult time for the people of the Grand Duchy of Finland in their hard time struggling against the Russian yoke. It reflec

[@Fisher-King]

Thank You Marjatta. : ) It's so fun to receive belated birthday greetings all the way from Finland. May God especially bless Finland and its people with true freedom in Christ for all time.

[@philiphumphrey1548]

Possibly a bit off topic here but I loved Luke's piano arrangement of the song, starting with just a few isolated chords in verse 1 up to the full works in the last verse. I'm a church organist and it's one of my favourite tunes.

[@powlly5738]

Amen! Thank you for selecting this beautiful, comforting hymn for telling of the story behind it. A hymn that I find myself singing from time to time 🙏✝️

[@manuelteixeira2496]

You are an ultimate performer and an artist for The Most High. Alleluia! This Hymn's lyrics and music are the best for me too. Very Powerful and Wonderful Almighty God Jesus Christ The Incarnated Triune God. All Glory be given eternally to Jesus Christ The Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Amen!

[@maryburt8747]

What a peaceful rendition of this comforting song. Thank you. I have found that the Lord is faithful through every difficult change in my life. This hymn helped me in grieving after my husband passed on.

[@sherriejohnson508]

Thank you happy birthday Jennifer. This is a wonderful song

[@Fisher-King]

Thank You Sherrie : ) I will pass this on.

[@Rasmus_penstock]

Wonderful. Thank you. God bless you

[@mygarden365]

Well Done. Thank you.

[@vickigranacher3357]

Had not heard of your channel before. We are going through some difficulties since a house fire in March. Sometimes it seems overwhelming. Trust in the God of all I can cling to.

[@Fisher-King]

God's comfort and blessings as you rebuild and heal.

[@ac3414]

Happy Birthday Jennifer. I pray blessings over you and your ministry. May God be ever with you as toil in His name for His Glory! ❤️

[@Fisher-King]

Thank you so much for your kind words, blessings, and prayers.