Songs for Work and Worship ‎#194

194. Speak a Kind Word

1 Do you know a heart that hungers
For a word of love and cheer;
There are many such about us,
It may be that one is near.
Look around you, if you find it,
Speak the word that’s needed so;
And your own heart may be strengthened,
By the help that you bestow.

Chorus:
Then speak a kind word,
Yes, speak a kind word when you can;
Tho’ dark be the day,
Twill brighten the way,
So speak a kind word when you can.

2 It may be that some one falters
On the brink of sin and wrong;
And a word from you might save him,
Help to make the tempted strong.
Look about you, O my brother!
What a sin is yours and mine,
If we see that help is needed,
And we give no friendly sign. [Chorus]

3 Never think kind words are wasted,
Bread on waters cast are they;
And it may be we shall find them,
Coming back to us some day;
Coming back when sorely needed,
In a time of sharp distress;
So my friend, let’s speak them freely,
Gift and giver God will bless. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Do you know a heart that hungers
• Title: Speak a Kind Word
• Refrain First Line: Then speak a kind word
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900
• Topic: Sabbath

Tune Information

• Name: [Do you know a heart that hungers]
• Composer: E. L. Ashford