A Gentle Word

from A Childlike Faith by Stephen Bautista

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lyrics

words & music by Stephen Bautista

people everywhere are leery of the fold
jaded by the constant ringing of judgmental overtones
you can almost see them cringe when you try to share the truth
bracing in anticipation for another stern rebuke
'cause what they often hear
sounds like an angry preacher shouting that the end is near

Chorus
speak to them in love
let compassion run
through their walls of hurt
and as you try to make it through
their hardened point of view
nothing else can break the barriers down
like a gentle word

they say keep it to yourself they've heard it all before
and then they label you a Jesus freak as they slam the door
their bitter words can sting and cut just like a knife
but just as words can hurt they also can bring life
and pierce their walls of stone
and fill them with the promise that's found in Christ alone

Chorus
speak to them in love
let compassion run
through their walls of hurt
and as you try to make it through
their hardened point of view
nothing else can break the barriers down
like a gentle word

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from A Childlike Faith, released October 15, 2010

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Stephen Bautista Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Stephen is a full-time Christian Music Missionary who lives on the road and seeks to “enlighten the lost and encourage the found” with his original, Christ-centered music. Listeners enthusiastically describe Bautista as having a similar musical and vocal style to that of James Taylor, but with lyrics that convey a solid Gospel message. ... more

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