Sacred Songs No. 2 ‎#36

36. Speak to them gently

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]

Text Information

• First Line: Speak gently, speak gently
• Title: Speak to them gently
• Author: F. J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Tenderly, tenderly
• Publication Date: 1899
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 2:7

Tune Information

• Name: [Speak gently, speak gently]
• Composer: Ira D. Sankey