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Text:Gently Think and Speak
Author:John Monsell
Tune:NUREMBERG
Composer:J. R. Ahle

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
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: NUREMBERG
Composer: J. R. Ahle
Meter: 7s.
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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