Don Moen - Still/be Still My Soul Lyrics
Lyrics
Hide me now, under Your wings
Cover me, within Your mighty hand
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You, above the storm
Father, You are King over the flood
I will be still, know You are God
Find rest my soul, in Christ alone
Know His power, in quietness and trust
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You, above the storm
Father, You are King over the flood
I will be still, know You are God
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You, above the storm
Father, You are King over the flood
I will be still, know You are God
Find rest my soul, in Christ alone
Know His power, in quietness and trust
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You, above the storm
Father, You are King over the flood
I will be still, know You are God
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You, above the storm
Father, You are King over the flood
I will be still, know You are God
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with You, above the storm
Father, You are King over the flood
I will be still, know You are God
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Don Moen - Still / Be Still and Know (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Don Moen’s 2022 live recording, "Still / Be Still My Soul," offers a profound and comforting reflection rooted in the timeless promise of God's steadfast presence, even amidst life's most tumultuous storms. This rendition breathes new life into the ancient biblical command found in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God," transforming it into an anthem of unwavering trust and divine security. The song immediately draws the listener into a posture of humble dependence, urging a seeking of refuge "under Your wings" and a covering "within Your mighty hand." This imagery echoes the protective care described in Psalm 91, particularly the assurance that God "will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge." The lyrical journey then confronts the inevitable adversities of existence – "when the oceans rise and thunders roar." These powerful metaphors for overwhelming challenges and anxieties are met not with fear, but with a defiant declaration of faith: "I will soar with You, above the storm." This soaring spirit is directly linked to the acknowledgment of divine sovereignty, "Father, You are King over the flood." This understanding of God as the ultimate authority over chaos, mirroring His control over the Red Sea in Exodus, empowers the core message: "I will be still, know You are God." The recurring invitation to "find rest my soul, in Christ alone" and to "know His power, in quietness and trust" is a direct embodiment of the peace that surpasses all understanding, as promised in Philippians 4:7. The repetition of these powerful refrains serves not as mere redundancy, but as a deepening meditation, reinforcing the core truths of God's all-sufficiency and the believer's call to surrender. Moen’s delivery, imbued with genuine reverence, guides listeners to a place of profound peace, reminding them that in stillness, we are best positioned to perceive and rest in the immutable character of our Creator, a truth that resonates deeply through the entirety of Scripture and offers solace in every season of life.