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Author: Fanny J. Crosby (1820-1915) Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #479 (1985) Meter: 6.5.6.5 with refrain First Line: Be silent, be silent, A whisper is heard Refrain First Line: Tread softly, tread softly, The Master is here; Lyrics: 1 Be silent, be silent, A whisper is heard;
Be silent, and listen, Oh treasure each word.
Refrain
Tread softly, tread softly, The Master is here;
Tread softly here, tread softly here,
Tread softly, tread softly, He bids us draw near.
Tread softly here, tread softly here,
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] Tune Title: [Be silent, be silent) Doane)
Tread Softly