Gentle words

1 Speak ever gently, lest some word
That you might think was scarcely heard,
Some tender heart should deeply grieve,
And memories of anguish leave.

Chorus:
Speak gently, speak gently,
Our Lord was always kind;
Speak gently, speak gently,
If you would mercy find.

2 If friends or school mates wander far
From God, from truth, and from the right,
Let love alone shine as the star
That leads them back into the light. [Chorus]

3 God only knows how many hearts
Harsh words have crushed with grief and pain;
How oft the tears of anguish starts
For broken life, for wearied brain. [Chorus]

4 Oh, then be merciful to all!
Be loving, tender, kind, and true:
Lift up sad hearts from grief's dark thrall,
'Tis thus that you Christ's work may do. [Chorus]

Source: The Little Sower for Sabbath Schools #51