Hymn
Speak Gently
Speak gently; it is better far
To rule by love than fear;
Speak gently: let no harsh word mar
The good we may do here.
Speak gently to the little child:
Its love be sure to gain;
Teach it in accents soft and mild;
It may not long remain.
Speak Gently — Text from International Song Service, 1895. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/speak-gently
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Questions about this hymn
Who wrote Speak Gently?
The words of Speak Gently were written by G. W. Hangford; the version here was published in 1895.
Is Speak Gently public domain?
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