Be still, my soul Hymn (Finlandia) - St Paul's Cathedral

Hymn tune: FINALNDIA, from Jean Sibelius' (1865 - 1957) symphonic poem Finlandia.
Text: Original German text ("Stille meine Wille, dein Jesus hilft siegen") written by Katharina von Schlegel (1697 - 1768) in 1752. Translated into English in 1855 by Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813 - 1897).
This hymn was sung at The Grenfell Tower National Memorial Service on 14 December 2017 at St Paul's Cathedral, to mark the 6 month anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire.
Disclaimer: I do not own the contents of this video. I merely overlay the text.

[@klaseronen7535]

I am a Finn and this English-language version comes as a bit of a shock because I never knew such a version existed (I apologize for my ignorance in this context). However, to us in Finland this hymn is known as "Finlandia" and always will be. Finlandia is our national treasure in Finnish lyrics, depicting what Finland is and what we the Finns are. ♥️

[@karlsmith8212]

Sibelius was your National Composer, what your hearing here is another version, English words added. For people who have passed away. Be still my Soul….

[@lindagibson744]

We need to be certain that we are indeed on the Lord's side.

[@fadervar4826]

@@karlsmith8212 this is the finlandia hymn which Sibelius also wrote

[@grammy_cora1239]

Our hymn books always add Finlandia under the English name. I did not know why. Thank you for your comment.

[@greatminds1017]

yh, been singing it in Church even in the Caribbean for a long time. Had no idea it was called Finlandia too!

[@tainavihtkari3875]

Jean Sibelius composed this hymn-part of Finlandia 1899 to make Finnish nation stronger to fight against the tyrranny of Russia. I wrote my student diplom 1985 of it. The indepency of Finland was finally got second time 1944 in 2nd world war. My granddad had to give his life in the war against Russia. ❤ The original indepency was released 6.12.1917 and V.I. Lenin confirmed it 31.12.1917. I also have performed Finlandia hymn in many choirs (alto) and I can assure everyone it is wonderful everytime.

[@FranzAmade]

Finland got its independency from Russia in 1917.

[@LJ-cn4vy]

Finland got her indepency In 1917.

[@tainavihtkari3875]

It is how you think of it. I'm Finnish so I should know something about this.

[@frozencrow8735]

​@tainavihtkari3875 tell me why did we celebrate our 100th year of independence couple years ago if we haven't been independent that long

[@tainavihtkari3875]

​@@frozencrow8735 Tell me FrozenCrow - are the border lines btw S.U. and Finland exactly the same as end 1917? No changes? Finland had to fight again for it's indepency. Final indepency was reached 1944, for the remaining part that we didnt have to give to S.U.

[@tapanij396]

Great music by Finnish composer Sibelius. Finlandia will be sung in my funeral too. Music straight from heaven.

[@petrusinvictus3603]

I love Sibelius Finlandia had a place he would not known.

[@liisagawley2053]

In Finnish the lyrics are very patriotic, not religious. Sibelius wrote Finlandia to support his country in her struggle to become independent.

[@MarkusSiltanen]

You sure? The original lyrics by Wäinö Sola are really religious, unlike Koskenniemi’s.

[@nepheg1]

@@MarkusSiltanen Yes, it is religious too. Religious is important!!

[@BodybuilderKingViky]

Countries have no genders, they are just a piece of land. Now, whoever got the land first and held on for longer, can feel patriotic about it.

[@petrusinvictus3603]

Sibelius Finlandia is in so many churc hymns all aver, so Proud it started The Ceremony. We greeve with Your Nation...

[@harrikuusjarvi3795]

@@MarkusSiltanen For sure.

[@kimmokuuskoski2570]

Minä liikutun aina kyyneliin kun kuulen tämän ihanan kappaleen. Se kertoo minulle maani ja kansani historiasta. Tässä kappaleessa on jotain ikiaikaista. Minä rakastan tätä! 🤔

[@karilamminpaa8987]

Suurenmoista että kirjoitat omalla nimelläsi !

[@markkuojala878]

Niin totta. Herkistyn aina kuullessani Finlandia-hymnin.

[@harlowesadventuresinwonder1564]

So perhaps I can clarify that while the music and Finnish lyrics were written by Jean Sibelius and talk of Finland's national pride, the Christian hymn comes from a poem written in 1697 that was later put with Sibelius's music. It is not a translation from the original Finnish song. It is a poem that is a person in deep turmoil, pain, and fear calling out to God to steady their faith and calm their soul. Being American but with a Finnish mother, I love and am deeply touched by both! This service was held after the horrific Grenfell apartment fire in London that claimed 72 lives and injured 70 in 2017. The impact on the hearts and psyche of Londoners and the world was greatly affected. Sibelius' music and Katharina Amalia Dorthea von Schlegel's poem were expressing what everyone was feeling at that moment.

[@lindaross783]

Thank you for the skittish Finnish folks.

[@charlesk5040]

I'm not even religious anymore; yet this hymn still moves me. Especially when played well on a magnificent organ.

[@prophetadebayo6262]

Please it is not to be religious, but to be Christ-like. I was moved by your statement and I love you for been plain in your comment. I've met with Jesus, I seen the devil live! Please stay with Jesus and maintain your place. The end is nearer than before. Please pardon my words sir. Am not trying to budge on you.

[@lynneeify]

Jesus Christ is not an anymore but forevermore!

[@gubocci]

Finlandia has got nothing to do with religion. To claim otherwise is equal to insulting Finnish nation. Finland has a freedom of religion. The state and church are separate.

[@charlesk5040]

@@gubocci No matter how it started dude, it has been adapted for use as a fucking hymn for churches. So yes it is a hymn, whether the composer intended that or not. Get your facts straight.

[@reija5723]

😂Jean Sibelius

[@nedrasellayah9314]

Glorious piece of Finnish music.

[@morrisonjames3432]

How're you doing today nedra

[@AndrewMalajikian]

Sisu to all Finns. My mother grew up near by Sibelius. He was a very old man when she was a young girl and would yell at her and her brothers as they played behind his house. I cry every time I hear this song, as my mom passed away a few years ago. This was played at her funeral and I hope it will be played at mine as well. Lastly, I am obsessed with Fazer chocolate.

[@bambit08]

💙🇫🇮💙

[@jacqueslefave4296]

Where can I get that chocolate in the United States?

[@whoneedsdefenseanyways4418]

​@@jacqueslefave4296I think they deliver internationally.

[@tomasholmstrom8968]

I'm a finnish musician and have played Sibelius masterpeace Finlandia maybe 100 times in different versions, also with choir. Never heard before the version in englisch. Anyway the hymn is a part of Finlandia. It is composed at a time when Finland was a part of Sovjet. In the premiere at the university of Helsinki the titel in the program was something else, because of the pressure from the authority. Anyway the original lyrics are a statement of freedom and independent.

[@timoveijalainen5689]

, ...A Part of Russian Empire...but Finland was NEVER under USSR reing or a Part of Sovjet Union !

[@johnnyprost9098]

​@@timoveijalainen5689Well needed clarification!

[@HS-vc9jw]

Suurruhtinaskunta venäjän vallan alainen, ei Neuvostoliiton alainen.

[@JUMALATION1]

Interesting to hear that there's a (religious) version of the lyrics in English. But regardless, an organ playing Finlandia will always give me goosebumps. Love from Vantaa, Finland 💙

[@petrusinvictus3603]

We loved the Queen. Finland, thank you became a Republic of Finland!

[@reeblesnarfle4519]

My favorite hymn of all times...🙏💜

[@arikotiranta2689]

THIS IS FILADIA SONG.???

[@lottaluo]

yeah well you should hear the real finlandia that is patriotic and not this religious version lmfao. this hymn means so much to us finns and then yall listen to it for random religion reasons

[@Rajakorppi]

@@arikotiranta2689 yes

[@jeannunesdamas]

Music by Jean Sibelius

[@reasonablyserious]

Obviously

[@andreaneu-snel2243]

O

[@Limbzbiscuits]

Pro Finlandia❤❤ I didn’t know our national hymn was sung abroad, but it’s still as beautifull as ever even in a foreign language💕

[@Hardia882]

The hymn “Be Still My Soul” played to the music of Finlandia is quite popular here in the USA. Have been singing this in church for over 70 years & it was one of the first tunes I learned to play on my clarinet. In Philadelphia PA where I live, Finlandia is especially stunning when played on the Wanamaker Organ. So your national anthem is beloved & honored far beyond the borders of Finland.

[@leejames3148]

It is sung in Wales and in Welsh and praises our country too. A wonderful hymn

[@Gittas-tube]

​@@Hardia882 Hello there! Thank you for your kind words about Finlandia, but it is NOT our anthem, though many Finns would like it better than the real one which is called Our Land (Vårt land, Maamme, in both of our national languages)

[@Myokymia]

Our national anthem is Maamme, not Finlandia.

[@Limbzbiscuits]

@@Myokymia sanoin HYMNI, suomen kansallishymni on Finlandia

[@johncabrera7695]

What a stirring Hymn. I often play this on our Church’s 1896 Organ ♥️

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9480]

You are welcome to New life 2021, I pray that what so ever you lost in 2020 you will receive it this year, you will be the first person to give a testimony about the goodness of the Lord, anywhere you are favor will locate you and you will never lack blessing in your life, so when I was praying last night they lord review a revelation to me that before this year End the world is going to celebrate with you, you are going to be greater than what you think, contact the orphanage home just send whatever you have to them, the kids there are going to pray over your life an bless you, contact them now or message them on WhatsApp [phone]) you are blessed

[@arikotiranta2689]

THIS IS FILADIA SONG.

[@reeblesnarfle4519]

Performance is astounding. Magnificent Oraganist. My favorite hymn.💜🙏 Thank you and God Bless you.

[@sylviakruger5000]

I agree, a magnificent organist, pipe organ and cathedral! A setting truly fitting for this hymn.

[@deewesthill1213]

Whether sung as anthem or hymn, this is incredibly uplifting.

[@kaapeli007]

wow never knew there was a english version of our beloved Finlandia Hymn.

[@faramir]

It's such a great tune that there is more than one set of English words. This video is "Be Still my Soul, the Lord is on thy side". But there is also "We rest on thee, our shield and our defender We go not forth alone against the foe Strong in thy strength Safe in they keeping tender We rest on thee And in thy name we go."

[@vapaus831]

@@paulhicks6667 You are right! I find them always keep saying Finland is Nazis without checking the history!

[@NWRCB]

And not only this Finnish hymn, but also Deutschlandlied ("Glorious Things of Thee are spoken"); and prob ably others as well.

[@marie-madelaineclobus8124]

also in french !!!

[@railroadralf]

Another great English language is "On great lone hills, where tempests brood and gather, primeval earth, against primeval sky....."

[@anttiklemetti1554]

Hienoa kuulla ''Finlandia hymni'' arvokkaasti esitettynä näin arvokkaassa seurassa! Tämä on myös Latvian virsikirjassa ja soitetaan joskus Eestissä jumalanpalveluksessa alku- tai loppusoittona! Kiitos! Thank you!

Remember your not far from Britain we have many connections our great nations

[@vilivonkin6243]

Mitäköhän hienoa siinä on kun hymni raiskattu väärillä sanoilla?

[@Markkuolavi]

@@vilivonkin6243 täysin samaa mieltä!!

[@KristiinaBerg]

@@vilivonkin6243 Eikö melodiassa saa olla kuin yhdet sanat?

[@janneleppanen9387]

Arvokkaassa seurassa? Jos sinusta pedofiilit on arvokasta seuraa

[@grainnelambert881]

This hymn really stirs the emotional side of me

[@somunyua]

🖐Greetings from Kenya 🇰🇪 I really love this hymn🥰

[@arikotiranta2689]

SORRY THIS IS FILADIA SONG.

[@arikotiranta2689]

THIS IS FILADIA SONG.

[@elainepotter4194]

Amen ,there is but only one god without him we are nothing .

[@Pipedreams89]

Amen

[@postwar46]

I think this is a service of sorrow for lives lost at the Grenfell Towers tragedy . I applaud the man on the right , holding the banner, with the pancake hat. He had the grace to integrate with humanity, regardless of religious beliefs, and to humble himself in collective sorrow. God bless you sir.

[@hdturner1]

his witness to his faith speaks clearer than ours when we do not reciprocate his grace.

[@annemcquade7185]

Poignant, Loving Hymn!💖 Beautiful! Thank you so much. 😘😘💖 "Love's pure joy restored....😘 When we shall meet at last!"💖

[@sanna6106]

This song is Finlandia by Jean Sibelius.

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

Thankyou for letting us even here in Aotearoa New Zealand share this solemn moment. We chose this hymn for my father’s funeral in 1981

[@adekolaadenike709]

@Prophetic Fire you are a thief!

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

Listening to this again the years came again not just for Dad but for all those who perished in such a horrible way. The words of the hymn are so apposite. Thankyou for putting the words up.

[@iwogajda5253]

"He who refuses to pass through the door of My mercy must pass through the door of My justice..." (from the Diary of Saint Faustina Kowalska; partial record 1146)

[@mollymuch2808]

Well said It is appointed unto man once to die and after that the judgement Hebrews 9 verse27

[@odilemarthemengue646]

🙏🙏🙏😭😭😭❤❤❤❤I nearly cried... Harry was still an angel... God bless the Queen and her family...

[@suzifloren6090]

LOCK THEM UP. SUCH MOCKERY OF OUR LORD.

[@pen7759]

@@odilemarthemengue646 Yes, I concur ! And it´s good to notice that the Queen of England is blessed by A Finnish hymn: Finlandia, composed by Finnish historic figure Sibelius !

[@judydoyle1124]

I recently heard this music played on a harp outdoors. Stunningly majestic

[@iloinenleski2593]

Greetings from Finland and thank you. 💖

[@ritvalofberg-ikonen3633]

BEAUTIFUL SONG! 🇫🇮

[@vos8390]

Be still my soul...not through the queen and family....but because YOU are KING OF KINGS!

[@laurawalker8770]

In tx tex TEC

[@dorothylwanyaga9186]

A big AMEENA to KING of KingsAnd LORD of lords pse🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 have mercy on us

[@Pipedreams89]

@@dorothylwanyaga9186 God will have mercy on us.

[@annaecombsbeckerich2924]

Beautiful song. I grew up with organ music, my dad and brother were accomplished players. Memories!

[@Pipedreams89]

@@annaecombsbeckerich2924 The organ is the King of Instruments. I was introduced to the pipe organ during the 60's. Greetings from N.H.

[@skippymagrue]

These words are slightly different than the ones in our hymnbook. One of my favorites!

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9480]

You are welcome to New life 2021, I pray that what so ever you lost in 2020 you will receive it this year, you will be the first person to give a testimony about the goodness of the Lord, anywhere you are favor will locate you and you will never lack blessing in your life, so when I was praying last night they lord review a revelation to me that before this year End the world is going to celebrate with you, you are going to be greater than what you think, contact the orphanage home just send whatever you have to them, the kids there are going to pray over your life an bless you, contact them now or message them on WhatsApp [phone]) you are blessed

[@saaramaria9313]

Greetings from Finland, from the country of Jean Sibelius. Suomalaisen sanat ovat hyvin koskettavat. Ne koskevat pienen Suomen, isänmaani historiaa. God bless you, where ever you are living!

[@mgrimes1367]

I love the words to this tune that are translated into English as "This Is My Song." It is so very generous and loving. "But other hearts in other lands are beating"-such a kind spirit.

[@donquijote6030]

And God bless you, family, and nation. This may be the most beautiful hymn in worship of our God ever written or sung.

[@susannebrunberg4174]

It's not a hymn at all. It's Finland's second national anthem.

[@donquijote6030]

@@susannebrunberg4174 - And when godly text is applied...becomes a hymn.

[@susannebrunberg4174]

@@donquijote6030 Not this one. You may not play it at any funuels in Finland, because it's an anthem. It's wrong that other countries just take somebody's music and add some religious stuff to it, without any permission at all.

[@kamsave7277]

One of my favorite hymns. Greetings from Ghana👋

[@arikotiranta2689]

JEAN SIBELIU FINLAND.

[@lottaluo]

so your favourite hymn is hymn that tells about how my country finland wanted to get independed from russia? the original hymn has nothing to do with religion. yall are taking our cultural song and turning it into religion. shame

[@jazzman1626]

Beautiful hymns like this one are so comforting and encouraging. The Christian experience in the words help us to persevere. The tune is beautiful too and fits perfectly.

[@sanna6106]

This song is Finlandia and Jean Sibelius made it for our country, Finland.

[@lottaluo]

yeah well did you know that this hymn is actually finnish and the original lyrics were about finland wanting to get independed from russia? but now someone just stole our hymn and changed religious words into it :D a joke

[@jazzman1626]

@@lottaluo It sounds great on the Bagpipes.

[@lottaluo]

@@jazzman1626 sure but the religious words doesnt belong to the hymn, yall stole our song that belongs to our finnish culture…

[@laninepomuceno6774]

God bless us and let us help one another to back to normal our situation and back to school the children and youth. In God all things are possible po. Maraming salamat po sa Ating Panginoon Jesucristo. From Lani D. Nepomuceno, Philippines

[@karinevahofbauer5960]

Yes is so wonderful to hear also for this special time. Thank you so much. Stay in Love 💖💖💖💖🕊

[@princecharles6333]

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[@ristosorri301]

finlandia must be the greatest song ever composed. it propably was one of the reasons, finland was able to fight soviet army during ww2...singing this song made our soliders so much stronger and every single person, even finnish socialists, just turned into a patriots listening this tune...and seemingly britons appreciate it too, which is very nice to hear. :) rip prince philip.

[@lanefraz3152]

God bless us all. Beautiful hymn. . Praises to the Almighty.

[@arikotiranta2689]

FILADIA SONG.

[@sanna6106]

And the original song got nothing to do with God.

[@Iceland874]

So this video is from 2017? I love Sibelius. This has always caused me to cry from the time I was a few days old. The tune makes my heart weep.

[@beefstew4698]

No Jan 25 2021

[@shirleygravesande5421]

Danielle. Yes you are correct this was in December 2017 at St Paul's cathedral for the Grenfell fire memorial

[@nubianqueen4375]

@@beefstew4698 but how come, Harry is in America

[@beefstew4698]

@@nubianqueen4375 sorry, I am wrong....

[@nubianqueen4375]

@@beefstew4698 thank you but you don’t have to apologise dear.

[@marialorenzaforni5705]

There is a religious version of this music in Italian sung at catholic Mass,it,s very beautiful and uplifting

[@willtres8795]

🥀🥀🥀🥀💜💜Be still my soul,for Jesus can repay💜💜💜🥀🥀🥀🥀

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[@kobushauman3310]

Amen

[@purolanpastori]

This hymn (from 1900) is composed by the finnish national composer Jean Sibelius, the finnish lyrics (written over 40 years later) are as follows: Oi Suomi, katso, sinun päiväs koittaa Yön uhka karkoitettu on jo pois Ja aamun kiuru kirkkaudessa soittaa Kuin itse taivahan kansi sois Yön vallat aamun valkeus jo voittaa Sun päiväs koittaa, oi synnyinmaa Oi nouse, Suomi, nosta korkealle Pääs seppelöimä suurten muistojen Oi nouse, Suomi, näytit maailmalle Sa että karkoitit orjuuden Ja ettet taipunut sa sorron alle On aamus alkanut, synnyinmaa

[@gertrudboennemann1376]

❤

[@mikrokupu]

For a Finnish person, this feels so strange... In Finland this the unoffcial national anthem, composed by Finnish Jean Sibelius. The original verson of Finlandia has a patriotic message, not religious.

[@mymalobo]

As long as we are together living in peace and harmony in our religious beliefs, do not think there is anything to be alarmed about as our God reigns now and always around the world

[@karensnowden962]

I love this hymn. Thnx 4 all the comments. I enjoy reading them. God bless

[@J.M.Chadwick6]

I completely agree. A beautiful, meaningful, magnificent hymn.

[@arikotiranta2689]

JEAN SIBELIUS /FINLADIA

[@artoaco]

God bless all your children and protect them from evil. Truth will win.

[@lydiairabor762]

Amen

[@NamiZu00]

Btw this hymn is originally Finnish and the original lyrics are about finland

[@wilsonwalker1181]

@@lydiairabor762 Hello. How are you doing?

[@williamrubinstein3442]

Of course the music is from Sibelius's Finlandia.

[@fantasip]

Finlandia Hymn is not our national anthem but very close to - I would say we actually have two national anthems; Maamme /Our Land and in addition the Finlandia Hymn 🇫🇮 And yes I'm confused and totally taken by surprise to hear it being sang here in a brittish church 🤥🙄

[@patriciaegan7244]

Let’s not forget those who are dead, but let’s set a plan, now, for those who are alive.

[@princecharles6333]

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[@richardbittencourt8515]

Hi dear

[@sophiegrisom]

Can't listen to this song without getting a tear in your eye. Such feeling, which the religious words in English amplify.

[@riesa85]

The fact that this hymn is originally known as the Finlandia hymn and it has NOTHING to do with religion, but with Finnish national pride angers me to no end!

[@vapaus831]

@Mats Silvander I can understand how you feel. Coz I am a Hong Kong Protester.

[@peterhenry986]

Pray that all who were there believe those words! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Alexis-b17]

Amen & Amen ❤

[@kobushauman3310]

Amen

[@trcline100]

Love this hymn, thank you for sharing

[@susanbalthasar1923]

Who’s funeral?

[@shirleygravesande5421]

@@susanbalthasar1923 This was the Grenfell memorial service December 2017 held at Saint Paul's cathedral. 72 people (children,women and men) lost their lives in that towering inferno😪

[@wilsonwalker1181]

@@shirleygravesande5421 Hello. How are you doing?

[@MaybeitsmeJulia]

It is absolutely bizarre to see this piece sung as a casual hymn about higher things. When Jean Sibelius wrote this, it was an act of protest against the Russian rule in Finland. It is a piece of national romanticism that lifted the spirits of our nation. The original full composition is called Finlandia, but because of the Russian government he had to cal it "Fantasia". (Funnily enough Disney did use this in 'Fantasia')

[@KristiinaBerg]

What is a casual hymn?

[@MaybeitsmeJulia]

@@KristiinaBerg It's casual in comparison to its original context as an act of civil rebellion against a conquering nation.

[@BodybuilderKingViky]

Music has no boundaries. It's art and goes beyond geographical borders and political thinkings. Finlandia was just a song about Finland's struggle and only Finns would have related to it but when nearly 100 years ago the tune was adopted for such a powerful hymn, it became a global song. If you pay attention to the lyrics, they are so beautiful comforting people in despair and pain. A person telling his/her soul to be still against all odds and strifes as God shall walk them out of it. It's a very-very powerful hymn for a believer. It can bring you to your knees with tears and it can also uplift you with hope while it may have no meaning at all if you don't believe in God and Christ. However, we see it, it's not reducing its patriotic Finnish value but adding a spiritual meaning to it for the world to sing and love it. 😊

[@lottaluo]

yea it feels like a slap to a face as finnish to hear it sung religiously, nor even OUTSIDE of finland. like it’s our song against russia

[@nicolapicola4502]

What beautiful words.

[@Benjaminleo815]

The words as sung here are beautiful too.

[@lottaluo]

lol those words arent even the original. the original finlandia hymn is about my country finland wanting to get independend from russia. then yall stole the hymn and made it religious, shameful

[@esah9182]

Jean Sibelius's tone poem Finlandia was completed as an orchestral work already in 1899. At first, the work was not intended to be sung. The words of the currently performed Finlandia anthem were written by V.A. Koskenniemi in 1940, but the anthem was written and performed before Koskenniemi. Tenor Wäinö Sola, who had given concerts in America, brought the words to Sibelius' hymn when he came to Finland in 1937. The first words of the Finlandia anthem were written in America as early as 1919, and American Finns sang Finlandia in their choral performances on the new continent.

[@TheRealProudNoob]

Onks tää nyt sitä kulttuurista omimista?

[@jacqueslefave4296]

It is a precious gift to the World. Thank you.♥️✝️

[@lottaluo]

khyl, vituttaa

[@christianfrommuslim]

Beautiful hymn!

[@ingeharms2215]

I know it in german

[@penttilempinen4571]

No, no Finnish. Jean Sibelius🇫🇮

[@marie-madelaineclobus8124]

@@penttilempinen4571 Sibelius is one of mine favorits composers

[@penttilempinen4571]

@@marie-madelaineclobus8124 This is our national hymn. National anthem is Maamme. 🇫🇮

[@penttilempinen4571]

@@marie-madelaineclobus8124 This is our national hymn. National anthem is Maamme. 🇫🇮

[@elizabethhughes5160]

What an ABSOLUTELY wonderful hymn .GODBLESS you all .Eliza .xxx

[@richardbittencourt8515]

Hi dear

[@rsolomon2310]

This hymn comforted me when I lost my Father-in-law

[@josettesaleh5527]

What a beautiful and moving ceremony !!!

[@beach2986]

It's so comforting

[@josniikseen6405]

Quite strange Finlandia. Im hearing finnish words in my head. Its very patriot song in Finland. It tells our fight for our independence against oppressor. (Russia)

[@titaandaya9677]

May you rest in peace as the song, be calm and still. Your sweet memories linger always with your family and friends You will never be forgotten of the services you rendered as the husband of the Queen in England. God is with you forever.

[@iwogajda5253]

"Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My mercy." (from the Diary of Saint Faustina Kowalska; partial record 300)

[@nanikdasani4547]

Be still, my soul: The Lord is on thy side; With patience bear thy 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 Thru 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: 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.

[@trudidolder6122]

that’s what they are singing...... with subtitles......

[@dianagager2308]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful hymn. It’s so comforting.

[@amelianeves837]

Hi 👋

[@sanna6106]

Oi Suomi katso sinun päiväs koittaa. Yön uhka karkoitettu on jo pois. Ja aamun kiuru kirkkaudessa soittaa kuin itse taivaahan kansi sois. Yön vallat aamun valkeus jo voitaa. Sun päiväs koittaa, oi synnyinmaa. Oi nouse Suomi nosta korkealle pääs seppelöimä suurten muistojen. Oi nouse Suomi näytit maailmalle, sa että karkoitit orjuuden. Ja ettet taipunut sa sorron alle. Oon aamus alkanut synnyinmaa.

[@ProtectorofChrist]

Psalm 23 is a great prayer for all those who mourn for the loss, and for those still alive with heavy hearts. Jesus is with all of us in a world that is so corrupted from councils to MP's all they think about is making money and destroying lives. and not being held accountable for their actions. The government needs to do more for all our apartments with this deadly cladding to prevent this from happening again. "STOP MAKING PROMISES YOU ARE DOING SOMETHING WHEN NOTHING IS BEING DONE AS PEOPLES LIVES ARE AT RISK".

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9480]

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[@amelianeves837]

Hi 👋

[@kobushauman3310]

Amen

[@gkissel1]

What a majestic rendition of this hymn.

[@susannebrunberg4174]

It's not a hymn. It's Finland's second national anthem. Believe me!

[@ds1868]

@@susannebrunberg4174 Well at this service it was sung as a hymn. Please show respect.

[@susannebrunberg4174]

I will never ever accept Finlandia as a hymn, never!!! It isn't a hymn, and never will be. So get over it!

[@morganm5370]

@@susannebrunberg4174 The words are a hymn, the tune may be used else where for another purpose, but in this context it's used a hymn tune.

[@wilsonwalker1181]

@@susannebrunberg4174 Hello. How are you doing?

[@shea2221]

Truly a magnificent piece - it also is great with a choir and orchestra and also just with a symphony orchestra - truly amazing!

[@samhartford8677]

I am a Finn and I find this translation to be a sacrilege. Sibelius never wrote this song so that we could suffer. He wrote this song, because our suffering was over and we could take care of each other as a nation. The British do not understand brotherly love.

[@sylviakruger5000]

I have sung this beautiful hymn, "Be Still My Soul" here in the United States, from The Presbyterian Hymnal since I was a child. The verses are all deeply meaningful.

[@sanna6106]

This is Finlandia by Jean Sibelius.

[@lottaluo]

this hymn is finnish. the background story is that jean sibelious (finnish composer) made this hymn to express how my country wanted independence from russia. then yall other countries just had to steal it and change the lyrics completely. this is cultural appropriation. thanks bye

[@choirpanda]

Be still my soul!!! Amen...

[@Kuonot]

To be honest this feels a bit cultural appropriation - to take our precious national hymn which is composed to tell about Finland's sacrifices and oppression under Russian terror and the uprising of the Finns and banishing of the foe just to turn it into a religious song. Please do use the original words by VA Koskenniemi (English translation by Keith Bosley).

[@BodybuilderKingViky]

Music has no boundaries. It's art and goes beyond geographical borders and political thinkings. Finlandia was just a song about Finland's struggle and only Finns would have related to it but when nearly 100 years ago the tune was adopted for such a powerful hymn, it became a global song. If you pay attention to the lyrics, they are so beautiful comforting people in despair and pain. A person telling his/her soul to be still against all odds and strifes as God shall walk them out of it. It's a very-very powerful hymn for a believer. It can bring you to your knees with tears and it can also uplift you with hope while it may have no meaning at all if you don't believe in God and Christ. However, we see it, it's not reducing its patriotic Finnish value but adding a spiritual meaning to it for the world to sing and love it. 😊

[@Vaahteranlehti]

​​@@BodybuilderKingVikySorry but it's not nice to say that Finlandia was just a song about our country's struggle. You don't know how much Finlandia means to us. That English version is quite nice but I'm having a little hard time to accept it.

[@BodybuilderKingViky]

@@Vaahteranlehti I did not mean to say that it is "just a song" or any song. I meant that this music and its lyrics were only relatable to Finland and limited to Finnish people. But, as the tune became adopted for a popular Christian hymn, it became a tune related to all the Christian peoples of the world. That's it! We all have some special feelings for our nations and it is a good thing.

[@jacqueslefave4296]

It is a precious gift to the world. Thank you.♥️✝️

[@laninepomuceno6774]

God bless us start and end your day with our ALMIGHTY GOD. THANK you so much po. From Lani D. Nepomuceno, Philippines

[@glanwen10969]

Finlandia is like our second national anthem, loved more than Maamme (the national anthem), so hearing it sung with totally different lyrics gives me mixed feelings. It feels good that people abroad know this Sibelius's work, but at the same time it feels like it was stolen. It is not a religious song originally.

[@albertovictoria6752]

Para todos ustedes que han perdido un ser querido el Señor Jesús dice, "Venid a mi todos los que estáis trabajados y cargados, y yo os haré descansar. Esta es mi experiencia en tiempos de muerte de mis seres queridos, gracias por leer estas palabras saludos

[@kobushauman3310]

Amen amen amen

[@OficinaSRMK-2]

Glory to Lord Jesus!

[@mursuhillo242]

Well nope, sorry. The lyrics might be revamped to cater a christian audience, but the composition has nothing to do with religion.

[@Virgilthepoett]

@@mursuhillo242The Finnish words came after the lyrics were composed by various hymnists. So yes, this Hymn has to do with Religion. Ever heard of Wäinö Sola?

[@anthonyjohn3202]

One of my favourite hymns of all time. Never fails to stir one's innermost praise to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ!!

[@avidutubewatcher]

Beautiful Hymn

[@patriciagallagher8198]

Thanks for your comment for England take care to all 💗💓💯

[@richardbittencourt8515]

Hi dear

[@rubenwicaksono7547]

Adopted to Indonesian. Pelengkap Kidung Jemaat PKJ no 166. Tenang dan Sabarlah Nyanyikanlah Kidung Baru NKB 169. Tenang dan Sabarlah Translated by EL Pohan

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9480]

You are welcome to New life 2021, I pray that what so ever you lost in 2020 you will receive it this year, you will be the first person to give a testimony about the goodness of the Lord, anywhere you are favor will locate you and you will never lack blessing in your life, so when I was praying last night they lord review a revelation to me that before this year End the world is going to celebrate with you, you are going to be greater than what you think, contact the orphanage home just send whatever you have to them, the kids there are going to pray over your life an bless you, contact them now or message them on WhatsApp [phone]) you are blessed

[@ewencameron4269]

Imagine a time when churches and whole communities were full of believers who thought every word of this beautiful hymn reflected a great and transcendental and loving God. this belief helped create a great civilisation . More of us have a higher standard of living and advances in science and medicine have transformed our lives but what have we lost?

[@mymalobo]

Great Advice to all with our prayerful gratitude and thanksgiving

[@vakuutusmies]

Sibelius in Finland is the Sibelius of the whole world. Hymn Finlandia is the national anthem of the whole world.

[@vakuutusmies]

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[@SpongeBobbyBrady]

No, no it really isn't. In any way whatsoever. That's insulting to both Finland and the world.

[@ExecutiveSonda]

Mitä helvettiä sinä höpötät? :D

[@danielclooney6248]

@@vakuutusmies Thanks for posting, that was sublime.

[@susannebrunberg4174]

It's our second national anthem. It's NOT a hymn!!!

[@henriettabrown4202]

May God’s name be praised Amen

[@amyhanley5274]

Beautiful hymn

[@annemcquade7185]

I notice Prince William and Harry there, as I rewatch this hymn today. I am reminded of the absolute astonishing prayers that I/we said for your lovely Mother. I know Prince Harry thinks "what does she know!" yet believe me in the Godly/Heavenly vision I sometimes experience their Dear Mother Diana, truly is "Heavenly alive" in the Higher Place of God! She is perfected in His utmost Bounty,Light and Love! Honestly! Your truly loving look, Prince William is justified, and God truly loves your Mother, you and Harry, our Queen Elizabeth II and us. Our Queen Elizabeth II, is very special to me because God has truly during my very short stay on earth, occasionally, spiritually connected me "through, with and in" Love( i.e. God) to her. Obviously God loves her, Queen Elizabeth II too, here on earth. One has to admire her: "whether it be long or short" (her pure promise to us her people), through her unrelenting untiring service to her (often) ungrateful people! Anyway, just saying that I share in the tears and the love guys! So looking forward to that Heavenly reunion filled and eternally over flowing with great wonderful perfect love for all eternity. God Bless, Love, Guide and Protect you and all eternally. He won't fail you and loves you evermore! Eternally! Lots of genuine Love in God, Anne (from Scotland UK) xxx 💖😘💖

[@thereisaway.ministries.fou4239]

OurLordship and King Charles Thank you for remembering me Psalms 66 vs 9 Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved.

[@thomastcrapper4100]

The original and true composition is Finlandia, which is NOT religious but a raiser of finnish national movement under Russian repression.

[@vapaus831]

Joo!

[@kristine8338]

A horrific disaster. Oh, London, be kind to your citizens. Treat them well ❣️🥀❣️

[@ds1868]

We have been trying for nearly 2,000 years.

[@thomasulewabutere8359]

We sing this hymn at all saints cathedral Nairobi Kenya Anglican church

[@ingeharms2215]

This song my tears are running. God bless the Queen

[@bishopdavidoyedepo9480]

You are welcome to New life 2021, I pray that what so ever you lost in 2020 you will receive it this year, you will be the first person to give a testimony about the goodness of the Lord, anywhere you are favor will locate you and you will never lack blessing in your life, so when I was praying last night they lord review a revelation to me that before this year End the world is going to celebrate with you, you are going to be greater than what you think, contact the orphanage home just send whatever you have to them, the kids there are going to pray over your life an bless you, contact them now or message them on WhatsApp [phone]) you are blessed

[@VIpown3d]

Kuuleeko muutkin tekstityksistä huolimatta orkkis lyriikat ja menee jotenkin pata jumiin?

[@kimmoforsberg3199]

That is so good to hear this Song. Originally Finnish Song"Finlandia"

[@scanpolar]

SOUNDS GREAT IN ST.PAUL'S CATHEDRAL . Today Europe need's more the spirit which Sibelius hided in Finlandia .

[@geethamathew8707]

Wonderful. Melodious.praise God

[@gkissel1]

It's good to see the Prince of Wales' bodyguard joining in the singing of the hymn.

[@ckoskimies]

Finlandia is a national treasure in Finland composed by Sibelius. I feel a bit offended hearing a religous interpreyation of something that is our national connrected pride.Suomi forever

[@laninepomuceno6774]

God bless us start and end your day with our ALMIGHTY GOD. THANKS

[@user-il5oq5df6l]

I would love to see the people of Britain perform this hymn to honor the memory of Maestra Patricia Janeckova, the legendary Slovak soprano who died of cancer last year.

[@paivikristiina123]

This is called FINLANDIA by Jean Sibelius. It must have been borrowed from our great compositor. I hope you had an agreement of it.