1 Be silent, be silent, A whisper is heard; Be silent, and listen, Oh treasure each word. Refrain Tread softly, tread softly, The Master is here; Tread softly here, tread softly here, Tread softly, tread softly, He bids us draw near. Tread softly here, tread softly here, 2 Be silent, be silent, For holy this place, This altar that echoes The message of grace. 3 Be silent, be silent, Breathe humbly our prayer; A foretaste of Eden This moment we share. 4 Be silent, be silent, His mercy record; Be silent, be silent, And wait on the Lord.