'Be Still, My Soul' by C. Rand Matheson (VOCES8)

VOCES8 records "Be Still, My Soul" by C. Rand Matheson, a setting of Sibelius' Finlandia - SATB a cappella

[johnwoodbridge]

This should be played before the evening news. Would then put it into perspective. Absolutely beautiful.

[nathanielteall]

The best arrangement of this hymn I’ve ever heard, sung by one of the best choirs I’ve ever heard. Period.

[annafromm]

Be still, my soul, The Lord is on thy side
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 wind still know
His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below
In You I rest, in You I found my hope
In You I trust, You never let me go
I place my life within Your hands alone
Be still, my soul
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
In You I rest, in You I found my hope
In You I trust, You never let me go
I place my life within Your hands alone
Be still, my soul
In You I rest, in You I found my hope
In You I trust, You never let me go
I place my life within Your hands alone
Be still, my soul
Be still, my soul
Be still, my soul

[dabeamer]

The one person who disliked this video must have been having so bad a day that this performance was simply too perfect.

[robinhale]

Listened to this once, had to listen to it again. Beautiful!

[bcgrittner]

I learned this song during my confirmation classes. That occurred in the mid 1960’s. I seldom hear this song. This performance was nothing short of perfection. I am deeply moved.

[billspeer]

As a singer, I really appreciate how difficult this harmony is. Magnificent singing!!

[johndavis]

This is the very best version of this beautiful hymn.

[matthewsneed]

I’m not really religious, but this one pierces the veil a bit. Good god it’s beautiful! Angelic!

[katywest]

I just looked the score up and it turns out the guy who wrote this arrangement is a HIGH SCHOOL senior. Mad impressive.

[lazyluci]

Thanks very much. Three of my grandparents were born in Finland, and this hymn was sung at my mother's funeral. You can imagine that it was very moving. (Doug)

[deadcuddles]

one of my favorite old hymns. done incredibly well.

[chrisjpritchard]

i lost count count how many times I keep coming back to this performance. The group work so well together and it sounds effortless. I searched for other hymns by the same group but this appears to be the only one.

[waltsmith]

Be Still, My Soul, sung with such perfection provides a quiet respite to reset from the madness of the day. Thank you.

[markmclendon]

gosh darn-it that tall skinny redhead (the girl) takes my soul with her, soaring into the heavens every time she lifts ONE like delightful

[felixfaster]

Absolutely sublime; a piece of heaven and earth touching in these musical voices.

[TheONETITWONDER]

My parents both loved this hymn. I could never sing this in church without getting emotional. Just as i did just now. Thank you. I shall play this many times, I'm sure

[Funbundle]

My brother played me Finlandia (Sibelius) when I was about 12 and I was crying by the end of it. We sometimes sing this hymn at church, but not these amazing harmonies obviously. Quite a revelation.

[MrKC]

Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side
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

[sticks]

Just amazing. It moves the heart to look heavenward