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Be Still
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Jul 20, 2026 updated
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Newsboys' song 'Be Still and Know' is a worshipful call to pause and recognize God's holiness and sovereignty. The lyrics contrast the frantic pace of modern life with the need to refocus on eternal things. The chorus repeats the biblical phrase 'Be still and know that I am God,' urging listeners to love God more dearly and see Him more clearly. The song addresses the fear of being late and the need for strength to kneel and wait. It encourages a posture of stillness and trust in God's presence and authority.
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Be still and know He
Know He is holy
Be still and know He is God
We have our lives with inventions
That have hurried us nowhere fast
Now we need to turn our attentions
To what will last
[Chorus]
Be still and know He
Know He is holy
Be still and know He is God
Love Him more dearly
See Him more clearly
Be still and know He is God
We've been running without a direction
We're afraid to get there late
What we need is strength just to kneel down
And wait
[Chorus]