GENTLY THINK AND SPEAK

1Gently think and gently speak
Of the erring and the weak;
Still their hearts are very tender,
Still their hopes are very low.

2Do not break the bruised reed,
Do not let the smoking flax
Be extinguished by thy deed,
Still their hearts are very tender.

3Gently judge and gently speak
Of the failing and the weak;
Still their hearts are very tender,
Still their hopes are very low.

4Let love What thou canst not undo,
Gently think and gently speak,
But let narrow hearts grow deep,
But let narrow hearts grow deep.