God be thanked for gentle folk
Who know the art of kindliness
Who never fail to leave their way
To aid another in distress
However crowded be their day.

God be thanked for gentle folk
Who know the art of kindliness
Who know the healing word to say
When pain recoils at pain's swift sting
Or hearts are galled by sorrow's yoke.

Oh kindness is a blessed thing...
God smiles through the eyes of gentle folk.