Christ in Song ‎#796

796. Gently Think and Speak

1. Gently think, and gently speak,
Art thou strong? respect the weak;
Art thou weak? from what thou art,
Gently touch another's heart.

2. He who knew the thoughts of men,
Gentle was; O let us then
Careful be in thought and tone,
We, who scarce can read our own.

3. Rain and dews, and sunshine fall,
With unbounded love, on all;
Shall my narrow heart refuse
Its poor sun, and rain, and dews?

4. Then be gentle, O my soul,
Thoughts and words alike control;
If thou must in aught decide,
Err upon the gentle side.

Text Information

• First Line: Gently think, and gently speak
• Title: Gently Think and Speak
• Author: John Monsell
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Living His Life: Kind Words

Tune Information

• Name: NUREMBERG
• Composer: J. R. Ahle
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: G Major