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Tread Softly

Fanny Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: Zechariah 2:13

Verse 1

Be silent, be silent, A whisper is heard, Be silent, and listen, Oh, treasure each word!

Chorus

Tread softly, tread softly, The Master is here, Tread softly, tread softly, He bids us draw near.

Verse 2

Be silent, be silent, For holy this place, This altar that echoes The message of grace.

Chorus

Tread softly, tread softly, The Master is here, Tread softly, tread softly, He bids us draw near.

Verse 3

Be silent, be silent, Breathe humbly our prayer, A foretaste of Eden This moment we share.

Chorus

Tread softly, tread softly, The Master is here, Tread softly, tread softly, He bids us draw near.

Verse 4

Be silent, be silent, His mercy record, Be silent, be silent And wait on the Lord.

Chorus

Tread softly, tread softly, The Master is here, Tread softly, tread softly, He bids us draw near.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • zechariah 2:13