Christ in Song ‎#196

196. Tread Softly

1 Be silent, be silent,
A whisper is heard,
Be silent, and listen,
Oh, treasure each word.

Chorus:
Tread softly, tread softly,
The Master is here;
Tread softly, tread softly,
He bids us draw near.

2 Be silent, be silent,
For holy this place,
This altar that echoes
The message of grace. [Chorus]

3 Be silent, be silent,
Breathe humbly our pray'r,
A foretaste of Eden
This moment we share. [Chorus]

4 Be silent, be silent,
His mercy record;
Be silent, be silent,
And wait on the Lord. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Be silent, be silent
• Title: Tread Softly
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Tread softly, tread softly
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Hymns for Worship: Opening Hymns; Special Selections: Choir or Quartet; Children's Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: [Be silent, be silent]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: B♭ Major