The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) ‎#177

177. Tread Softly

1 Be silent, be silent,
A whisper is heard,
Be silent, and listen,
O treasure each word!

Refrain:
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. [Refrain]

3 Be silent, be silent,
Breathe humbly our prayer,
A foretaste of Eden
This moment we share. [Refrain]

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

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: 2001
• Topic: Call to Worship; Invitation; Responses

Tune Information

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