Most old, and mild, and awful, and unbroken,
Which tells a tale of peace beyond whate’er was spoken.
Leigh Hunt.
Speak gently!—It is better far
To rule by love than fear—
Speak gently—let no harsh words mar
The good we might do here!
Speak gently—love doth whisper low
The vows that true hearts bind;
And gently Friendship’s accents flow,—