Testo Speak Gently

Speak gently, it is better far To rule by love, not fear Speak gently, let no harsh word harm The good we may do here Speak gently to the bitter ones Forgive and comfort them Someone's unkindness made them cruel O win them back again Speak gently, it's a little thing Dropped down the heart's deep well And still, the good it may yet bring Eternity will tell Speak gently, it is better far To rule by love, not fear