#562GENTLY THINK AND SPEAK

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Gently think and gently speak Of the erring and the weak; Still their hearts are very tender, Still their hopes are very low.
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Do not break the bruised reed, Do not let the smoking flax Be extinguished by thy deed, Still their hearts are very tender.
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Gently judge and gently speak Of the failing and the weak; Still their hearts are very tender, Still their hopes are very low.
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Let love What thou canst not undo, Gently think and gently speak, But let narrow hearts grow deep, But let narrow hearts grow deep.

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Scripture References:

Isaiah 42:3