Why, O soul, dost thou lie?
Why dost thou whisper
poison in mine heart?
Prepare, my soul,
and listen, for I shall speak.
Why, O soul, art thou prideful?
Dost thou not know the glory of God
is as the glory of the sun
and mine own glory
is as the glory of a candle?
Why, O soul, art thou selfish?
Dost thou not know that the LORD
is rich in faithful love and mercy?
So why should I not
treat others the same as He?
Why, O soul, art thou faithless?
Has the LORD not fulfilled
each and every promise?
Trust thou, therefore,
in the assurance of His word.
Why, O soul, art thou downcast?
Is the joy of the LORD too little
to heal mine every wound?
So rest in the arms
of my gracious Savior.
Why, O soul, dost thou wander?
Is not my God sufficient
to fulfill mine every want?
Turn, then, and cling
to the One who can satisfy.
Why, O soul! Dost thou feel it?
I serve the LORD my God
for all of my days.
Rejoice and be glad;
trust thou in Christ Jesus.