One of the sweetest truths we can teach our Primary children is that the Spirit speaks most clearly in quiet and peaceful moments. These Reverently, Quietly singing time ideas are designed to help your Primary slow down, feel calm, and understand how reverence invites the Spirit.
Primary music leaders often tell me how much their children love these singing time ideas—and I’ve seen the same thing in my own Primary! After using them firsthand, I can confidently say your Primary will love them too.
Definitely try the paper plate feet sliders idea below – it’s a favorite of mine with LOADS of movement to engage growing minds!!
But also make sure to check out these other Reverently, Quietly singing time ideas as well (click on the link to jump to that section):
This information comes from Stories from The Children’s Songbook by Sister Pat Graham.
While serving on the Primary General Board, Clara McMaster was asked to write a song for the first reverence program. She worked hard and prayed that she would be prompted to write what would be best for the children.
One day as she was looking out the window and pondering her assignment, an idea came to her. She went to the piano and quickly wrote it down. The new song was “Reverently, Quietly.”
“I felt very humble,” she said. “If you prepare and do all that you can do, then Heavenly Father will help you.”
Find the sheet music to Reverently, Quietly on the Church’s website. The lyrics are short and sweet and spot on:
Rev’rently, quietly, lovingly we think of thee; Rev’rently, quietly, softly sing our melody. Rev’rently, quietly, humbly now we pray, Let thy Holy Spirit dwell in our hearts today.
You may also want to check out the sing along video for Reverently, Quietly. It’s a great way for you to easily become more familiar with it or to show to your Primary during singing time.
Find Reverently, Quietly lyrics in a printable flip chart format so you can easily post the words in your Primary!
Or this Reverently, Quietly flip chart with pictures is also available to download:
These printables are also filed on the Resource Library page under Song Title > Reverently, Quietly.
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Now this is clever! Merrit shared her paper plate feet sliders idea for teaching Reverently, Quietly. Place 2 paper plates under your feet and do simple movements with them.
Teach Reverently, Quietly using simple directive listening techniques and simple scarf movements.
This handbell chart utilizes simple chording on the chorus. Make sure to check out more details for using handbells in singing time.
These printables are filed on the Resource Library page under Song Title > Reverently, Quietly.
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Merry Bells also has handbell charts for Reverently, Quietly. There are several options to choose from:
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A Children’s Songbook Companion contains a singing time lesson plan for every single song in the Children’s Songbook including Reverently, Quietly.
These printables are filed on the Resource Library page under Song Title > Reverently, Quietly.
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Checkout Sharla Dance’s song story for teaching Reverently, Quietly:
Christy also has videos available for teaching Reverently, Quietly. Check out her explanation video here:
Once you have the signs learned, sign along here:
Then make sure to check out my post for more helpful tips for teaching sign language in singing time!
Angie Killian has a melody map available for Reverently, Quietly. Simply hang the melody map on the board and let them figure out each symbol as you sing! Then sing it again to check for the answers. Here’s the key:
- Code
- Blue Triangles: “Reverently”
- Green Diamonds: “Queitly,” “Softly”
- Orange Faces: Us (we, our, we, our)
- Pink Hearts: “Lovingly,” “Hearts”
- Suns: “Thee”/”Thy”
- Moons: “Holy Spirit”
- Yellow Outlines: “LY”
- Red Outlines: Things we do reverently (think, sing, pray)
If your Primary needs a little more help with reverence, check out these ideas on maintaining reverence.
How are you teaching Reverently, Quietly in singing time? Leave a comment with your suggestions and ideas!
These printables are filed on my Resource Library page under Song Title > Reverently, Quietly.
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2 thoughts on “Reverently Quietly Lyrics & Singing Time Ideas”
Is it possible to be emailed the link to the free printables for “Reverently, Quietly?”
I’ve tried to find them but it’s not going through?
Thank you
Hi Suzanne!
I’ve emailed the link to you, I hope that helps.
~Camille