Be Still and Know

This lyrical and rhythmic setting of Psalm 42 is sure to engage singers and audiences! It may be sung either a cappella with cello or with piano and cello. Used in many settings churches, synagogues, colleges and universities. The cello introduces the piece with a plaintive solo. The choir quietly enters with the words Be still and know that I am God. This is followed by a refrain set in Hebrew that occurs three times in the piece. During the third verse, the rhythmic intensity and energy increases to a flurry, portraying the text. The composition eventually closes with a return to similar musical material as the opening, reflecting a greater sense of hope and peace.