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About this Hymn
Psalm 46 vividly contrasts the chaotic instability of the world's governments with God's eternal stability and invincible power. Even though the future may involve overwhelming calamities, those who take refuge in the Lord can face it with fearlessness, certain that he will eventually end every war and destroy every weapon. While the epic statement "Be still, and know that I am God," is often spoken to anxious believers, here God speaks it to the chaotic world, advising rebels to repent and acknowledge his sovereignty. When Jesus calmed the raging sea with the words "Peace! Be still!" he proved himself to be the Sovereign Lord over creation who is "very present" with his storm-tossed disciples and who will end this world's chaos when he returns (see Mark 4:37–41; Rev. 19). May Christians continually sing Psalm 46: "The Lord of hosts is with us!" – Joe Tyrpak
Lyrics
Verse 1
God is our Strength and Refuge, a Helper ever near. While resting in his shelter, no evil will we fear— not if the mountains crumble into the angry sea, nor if the surging ocean exceeds its boundary.
Verse 2
A quiet stream refreshes the city of our God; his throne stands unaffected while kingdoms rise and fall. One word from Jacob's Savior will melt the raging throng. The Lord of hosts is with us; he is our fortress strong.
Verse 3
Behold God's glorious power: he makes all warfare cease. Each weapon he will shatter; the world will be at peace. "Be still!" cries heaven's Sov'reign, "Be still, for I am God! All kingdoms— all creation— will bow beneath my rod."
Verse 4
The violent sea turned placid when Jesus cried, "Be still!" Fears gone, twelve men stood gasping when waves obeyed his will. And soon the same voice speaking will calm earth's rebel storm. This Lord of hosts is with us both now and evermore!
God is our Strength and Refuge, a Helper ever near. While resting in his shelter, no evil will we fear— not if the mountains crumble into the angry sea, nor if the surging ocean exceeds its boundary.
Verse 2
A quiet stream refreshes the city of our God; his throne stands unaffected while kingdoms rise and fall. One word from Jacob's Savior will melt the raging throng. The Lord of hosts is with us; he is our fortress strong.
Verse 3
Behold God's glorious power: he makes all warfare cease. Each weapon he will shatter; the world will be at peace. "Be still!" cries heaven's Sov'reign, "Be still, for I am God! All kingdoms— all creation— will bow beneath my rod."
Verse 4
The violent sea turned placid when Jesus cried, "Be still!" Fears gone, twelve men stood gasping when waves obeyed his will. And soon the same voice speaking will calm earth's rebel storm. This Lord of hosts is with us both now and evermore!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Joe Tyrpak © 2009 Church Works Worship (Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com)
Music: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1864
Music: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1864