Diane Tuiofu Music
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Composer, Arranger, Pianist
Be Still My Soul,
with
Come, Come Ye Saints
One day I was singing the hymn, "Be Still My Soul," when suddenly I began hearing the melody of the hymn, "Come, Come Ye Saints," weaving through as a descant. The harmonies seemed to fit nicely, along with the message of each hymn. "Be Still My Soul," was offering hope that amidst disappointment, grief, and fear, the hour is hastening on when we will be with the Lord forever: our 'sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored...When change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.' This reminded me of the early pioneers who crossed the plains under such dire circumstances, yet they held onto their faith: with hope to have their lives 'spared again, to see the Saints their rest obtain,' and make their chorus swell--'All is well!' The lyrics of both hymns remind us that the Lord is on our side, and that everything is in Divine Order. Christ reassures us, "Therefore, let your hearts be comforted concerning Zion; for all flesh is in mine hands" (D&C 101: 16). His hands bear the marks of carrying us as He bore the weight of the Infinite Atonement that we may all return to live with Him again.
Music arranged by Diane Tuiofu
"Be Still my Soul"
Text: Katharina von Schlegel
Music: Jean Sibelius
"Come, Come Ye Saints"
Text: William Clayton
Music: English folk song
Verse one
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 ev’ry change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul:
Thy best, thy heav’nly Friend
Thru thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Verse two
Why should we mourn or think our lot is hard?
’Tis not so; all is right.
Why should we think to earn a great reward
If we now shun the fight?
Verse three
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.
Verse four
Verse one of "Come, Come Ye Saints"
Verse four of "Be Still My Soul"
Sung together as countermelodies
Lyrics
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