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.

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[harlowesadventuresinwonder]

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.

[tapanij]

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

[kimmokuuskoski]

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

[klaseronen]

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. ♥️

[dawntreader]

The words as sung here are beautiful too.

[charlesk]

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

[reeblesnarfle]

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

[anttiklemetti]

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!

[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.

[somunyua]

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

[grainnelambert]

This hymn really stirs the emotional side of me

[tomasholmstrom]

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.

[kaapeli]

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

[JUMALATION]

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 💙

[annemcquade]

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

[judydoyle]

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

[shea]

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

[laninepomuceno]

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

[elainepotter]

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

[jazzman]

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.