Be Still and Know

Words:8.8.8 • Anonymous; vss 1-2 from Psa 46:1, 7, 10-11; for vs 3, see Psa 7:1; 11:1; 16:1; 18:2; 25:1-2, 20; 31:1, 14; 56:3-4, 11; 71:1; 73:28; 143:8; Isa 8:17; 12:2; Heb 2:13; etc.
Music:BE STILL AND KNOW • American Folk Melody

Words

1.

Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am God.

2.

I am the Lord who strengthens you.
I am the Lord who strengthens you.
I am the Lord who strengthens you.

3.

In You, O Lord, I put my trust.
In You, O Lord, I put my trust.
In You, O Lord, I put my trust.

Compared to Hymnals

  No. Words Music
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs 13 Lacks vs 3 Key of D instead of C;
Two bass notes different
(FA instead of ME, measure 6 beat 3;
DO instead of FA, measure 9 beat 3)
Songs for Worship and Praise 66 Lacks vs 3;
Adds new last stanza;
Uses archaic English in vs 2;
Adds optional ending
Different harmony;
Adds optional ending;
Key of D instead of C
Songs of Faith and Praise 31 Lacks vs 3;
Uses archaic English
Key of D instead of C
Praise for the Lord 844 Lacks vss 2, 3 Identical
Hymns for Worship (Revised) n/a
Songs of the Church n/a
Sacred Selections n/a
Christian Hymns No. 2 n/a
Great Songs of the Church No. 2 n/a

References

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Through [Jesus] let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His name.
— Hebrews 13:15