Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: Sacred Songs No. 2 #36 (1899) First Line: Speak gently, speak gently Refrain First Line: Tenderly, tenderly Lyrics: 1 Speak gently, speak gently, O grieve not again
The hearts that are breaking, with sorrow and pain;
We know not how bitter the trials they share,
We know not how heavy the burdens they bear.
Refrain:
Tenderly, tenderly, lovingly speak;
Tell them of Jesus, the lowly and meek;
Patiently waiting, He longs to receive
All who are willing on Him to believe.
2 Speak gently, speak gently, O pity and pray
For those who in darkness have wandered away;
A word kindly spoken the captives may free;
A word may reclaim them; O speak it, and see. [Refrain]
3 Speak gently, speak gently, wherever you go,
In tempest, in sunshine in sorrow or woe;
Speak gently, reposing your trust in the Lord,
And joy without measure will be your reward. [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:7 Tune Title: [Speak gently, speak gently]
Speak to them gently