There are three simple words
that begin with an "S";
They are wise with the wisdom
the world cannot guess.
But those who employ them
their beauty confess -
Keep SILENT, Keep SWEET
and Keep STEPPING.
Keep SILENT when rumor
against you is stirred,
When friendship is hurt
like a broken-winged bird,
When clamors the heart
for a right to be heard,
Keep SILENT, Keep SWEET
and Keep STEPPING.
Keep SWEET when provoked
by some petty affair,
When those whom you love
your loyalty wear.
When the milk of your spirit
is curdled with care,
Keep SILENT, Keep SWEET
and Keep STEPPING.
Keep STEPPING when other
folk hinder you way,
When weary and worried
you've finished the day
Too foot-sore to walk
and too breathless to pray,
Keep SILENT, Keep SWEET
and Keep STEPPING.
Keep SILENT and spare
yourself needless regret,
But Keep SWEET and the
whole world will be in
your debt.
Keep STEPPING with Christ
the truest friend yet,
Keep SILENT, Keep SWEET
and Keep STEPPING.