First Line: Speak gently, speak gently, oh grieve not again,

Speak gently, speak gently, oh grieve
not again
The hearts that are breaking with
sorrow and pain ; [they share,
We know not how bitter the trials
We know not how heavy the burdens
they bear.

Tenderly, tenderly, lovingly speak j
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, oh pity
and pray
For those who in darkness have wandered away ;
A word kindly spoken the captives
may free ;
A word may reclaim them — oh speak it, and see !

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.