Be silent, be silent, A whisper is heard, Be silent, and listen, O treasure each word! Refrain Tread softly, tread softly, The Master is here, Tread softly, tread softly, He bids us draw near. Be silent, be silent, For holy this place, This altar that echoes The message of grace. Refrain Be silent, be silent, Breathe humbly our prayer, A foretaste of Eden This moment we share. Refrain Be silent, be silent, His mercy record, Be silent, be silent And wait on the Lord. Refrain