Be Gentle to Thy Husband

Be Gentle to Thy Husband

Be gentle, there are hours when he

By anxious care is tossed,

And shadows deep lie on his brow,

By business trials crossed.

Be gentle, 'tis for you he toils,

And thinks, and strives to gain

Home comforts and home happiness;

Don't let him strive in vain.

Be gentle; though some hasty word

Should fall, it was not meant;

A smile, a kind word will recall,

And many more prevent.

Be gentle, O! 'twill soothe much care,

And make each burden light;

A gentle tone will smooth the brow,

And draw an answer bright.

Be gentle, though it may seem hard

To check an angry word,

Yet try, and it will surely bring

A full and rich reward.

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