Be Still – English Lyrics

• By: Hillsong Worship
• Album: There Is More

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "Be Still" by Hillsong Worship, a profound contemporary Christian song that beautifully encapsulates themes of peace, trust, and divine presence. Through its gentle yet powerful lyrics, you can explore common English vocabulary and expressions related to faith, emotion, and comfort. The song's clear, repetitive structure makes it an excellent tool for language learners to grasp nuances of English spiritual language and enhance listening comprehension.

[English]

Be still and know That the Lord is in control

Be still my soul Stand and watch as giants fall

I won't be afraid You are here

You silence all my fear

I won't be afraid You don't let go

Be still my heart and know

I won't be afraid

Be still and trust What the Lord has said is done

Find rest don't strive Watch as faith and grace align

I won't be afraid You are here

You silence all my fear

I won't be afraid You don't let go

Be still my heart and know

I won't be afraid

Surely love and mercy Your peace and kindness

Will follow me Will follow me

Surely love and mercy Your peace and kindness

Will follow me Will follow me

Surely love and mercy Your peace and kindness

Will follow me Will follow me

Surely love and mercy Your peace and kindness

Will follow me Will follow me

Your love surrounds me Your love surrounds me here

Surely love and mercy Your peace and kindness

Will follow me Will follow me

Surely love and mercy Your peace and kindness

Will follow me Will follow me

Surely love and mercy Your peace and kindness

Will follow me Will follow me

Surely love and mercy Your peace and kindness

Will follow me Will follow me

Surely love and mercy Your peace and kindness

Will follow me Will follow me

Surely love and mercy Your peace and kindness

Will follow me Will follow me

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
still /stɪl/ B1	adjective - not moving or making a sound verb - to make or become still
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
Lord /lɔːrd/ A2	noun - a person having great power or authority; God
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events verb - to determine the behavior or supervise the running of
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet.
watch /wɒtʃ/ A1	verb - look at something for a period of time
giants /ˈdʒaɪənts/ B1	noun - a mythical being of human form but superhuman size and strength.
fall /fɔːl/ A1	verb - move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control.
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A1	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.
here /hɪər/ A1	adverb - in or at this place
silence /ˈsaɪləns/ B2	verb - to cause to become silent; prohibit or prevent from speaking or expressing
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger, pain, or threat
trust /trʌst/ B1	verb - believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something
rest /rest/ A1	noun - ease or relaxation verb - cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength
strive /straɪv/ B2	verb - make great efforts to achieve or obtain something
faith /feɪθ/ B1	noun - complete trust or confidence in someone or something
grace /ɡreɪs/ B2	noun - courteous goodwill
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - feel deep affection for (someone)
mercy /ˈmɜːrsi/ B2	noun - compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
peace /piːs/ A2	noun - freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
kindness /ˈkaɪndnəs/ B1	noun - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
follow /ˈfɒləʊ/ A1	verb - go or come after (a person or thing) proceeding ahead; move or travel behind.
surrounds /səˈraʊndz/ B1	verb - be all around (someone or something)

Key Grammar Structures

• Be still and know That the Lord is in control

  ➔ Imperative Mood; That-clause as object of "know"; Prepositional Phrase "in control"

  ➔ "Be still" is an imperative, a command. "That the Lord is in control" is a clause functioning as the object of the verb "know". "In control" indicates who or what is managing or directing something.

• Stand and watch as giants fall

  ➔ Imperative Mood; Conjunction "and"; "as" clause indicating simultaneous action.

  ➔ "Stand" and "watch" are both imperatives connected by "and". "As giants fall" indicates what you are watching at the same time as you stand.

• I won't be afraid You are here

  ➔ Future Simple (Negative); Present Simple.

  ➔ "I won't be afraid" is a negative statement about the future. "You are here" is a simple statement of fact in the present.

• You silence all my fear

  ➔ Present Simple; Transitive verb "silence" used figuratively.

  ➔ "Silence" is used as a verb, meaning to stop or suppress something, in this case, fear.

• What the Lord has said is done

  ➔ Relative clause with "What"; Present Perfect Tense; Passive Voice (implied).

  ➔ "What the Lord has said" acts as the subject of the sentence. The present perfect "has said" emphasizes the completion of the saying. "Is done" implies that the saying has been fulfilled (passive).

• Watch as faith and grace align

  ➔ Imperative; "as" clause of manner.

  ➔ "Watch" is in the imperative mood. "As faith and grace align" describes how you should watch - observing the alignment of faith and grace.

• Surely love and mercy Your peace and kindness Will follow me

  ➔ Future Simple with "will"; Subject-Verb Agreement (plural subjects, singular verb implied through repetition).

  ➔ "Will follow me" expresses a future action. Although "love and mercy Your peace and kindness" are plural, they are treated collectively as a single idea that follows. This is implied through the repetitiveness of the phrase.