1. O Master, speak, appease my soul with music of Thy voice,
    Speak Thou in stillness of the night with comfort and advice.

               CHORUS

    Tenderly Lord, whisper to me,
    Make me to hearken, attune Thou my ear,
    Tenderly Lord, whisper to me,
    Search me and know me, my heart is sincere.

2. My rod and staff, Thou Shepherd dear, beside the waters lead,
    And feed me with the living bread, Thou knowest my every need.

3. Thy peace is like a river calm, gives rest to troubled souls,
    Thy boundless love was ocean wide can heal me and make me                                                     whole.

4. Thy joy gives strength like ointment sweet, revives the fainting soul,
    Thy life unfolds the ages past and of the future goal.

5. My call is unto holiness, the way be narrow sure,
    This throbbing heart shall follow Thee, drawn by Thy love so pure.