Be Still My Soul

This is sort of a Not Just a Sunday thing...on a Friday.  The other day, I was just scrolling along in Facebook, minding my own business (well, I guess when you are on Facebook the point is really sort of minding everyone else's business - but you know what I mean). I came upon a post by a fellow homeschool mom that made me start thinking and remembering. ( She is actually one of my friends that I have never actually met in real life.  She has also written reviews for the TOS Crew.)

Anyway, she had this sweet post about her daughter's bedtime prayer one night.  It was about fear and abortion.  Her daughter had just calmly stated that God was a big God and would take care of everything.  My friend talked about what a wake up call it was for her.  The faith of children can sometimes stop you in your tracks.  My friend went on to talk about the old hymn Be Still Be Soul.  I know that hymn, but, whenever I hear the words Be Still My Soul...

I think of the Imperials.

Do you remember them?

They were around....hmmm....I guess in the late 70's early 80's.  They were my first experience with contemporary Christian music.  I loved them.  My youth group went to a concert of theirs and it was just magical.  It was then that I realized that Jesus music didn't always have to have a pipe organ associated with it.  Ha!

I honestly haven't heard a song of theirs in years, but my friends post about her daughter, just brought it back, so I went to You Tube and lo and behold...there it was.

It actually is an awesome song.....still.

Be Still My Soul (Lyrics - I am not sure who actually wrote this song)

Surrounded by the cares of Life
Situations rise, they press against my soul

Desperate thoughts have blocked me in
Feels like I may lose control

A voice from somewhere inside of me
Brings comfort and fills my heart with courage
And lets me know that everything will be alright

Be still, my soul, and know that He is God
(He is God)
Stand quietly - He is the Lord
If God is for me who can be against me?
(He is God)
Be still, my soul, He is the Lord

Teach me, Lord, to stay with You
When my emotions try to rule me

Remind me, Lord, of who I am
Show me what You want me to be

In His great strength and confidence
Knowing that You are with me
I'm not afraid of tomorrow
What waits ahead

Be still, my soul, and know that He is God
(He is God)
Stand quietly - He is the Lord
If God is for me who can be against me?
(He is God)
Be still, my soul, He is the Lord

Be still, my soul, He is the Lord
He is the Lord

Seriously?  Isn't that just the reminder that we need with everything going on in the world?

I am surrounded by the cares of life...pressing against my soul.

I really need to stand on the chorus:

Be still, my soul, and know that He is God
Stand quietly.  He is the Lord.
If God is for me, who can be against me?
Be still, my soul.  He is the Lord.  He is the Lord.


If you want a perky, happy Imperials song....here is Trumpet of Jesus.

In case you want the words for this one too...

Trumpet of Jesus

I listen to the Trumpet of Jesus
While the world hears a different sound
I march to the drumbeat of God Almighty
While the others just wander around
I'm a member of the Holy Ghost traveling band
We're moving on up to a better land
I hear the voice of the Supernatural singing
Like only those who know Him can

One sweet sound makes
A whole world of difference
When the world seems indifferent to you
His Melody of love calls you to be great
When marking time was all you thought you could do
So if you've been playing all your days by ear
Never knowing what your song was to be
Then pull up a chair, let down your hair
And take a few lessons from me

A spiritual fanfare has a sound all it's own
At the birth of a lasting song
It's been two thousand years since Jesus was born
And still the celebration goes on
If you feel the need to get your life in tune
'Cause you're tired of the derdge every day
Then turn yourself around,
Put your feet on the ground
And just hear what I have to say

A spiritual fanfare has a sound all it's own
At the birth of a lasting song
It's been two thousand years since Jesus was born
And still the celebration goes on
If you feel the need to get your life in tune
'Cause you're tired of the derdge every day
Then turn yourself around,
Put your feet on the ground
And just hear what I have to say

Have an awesome Friday.  What was your favorite Christian music back in the day?