"Softly and Tenderly" is a Christian hymn. The marking is "dolce e teneramente" ("sweetly and tenderly"). He was raised up and tenderly cared for. Chhaila Babu tenderly administers to Rita's wounds and kisses her. He fully and tenderly bathes and dresses her. James resists at first, but, captivated by her ethereal beauty, capitulates and kisses her tenderly. Matthew rescues her, then tenderly bathes her. The two tenderly and happily reunite. She demanded respect and hard work from her children, and always treated them tenderly. David cares very tenderly for his father, who is charmingly brusque. Will is increasingly neglectful as Heather tenderly commits herself to her baby's future. When Rosy comes riding past, Michael approaches her tenderly. They reunite, kissing tenderly as patrons of the restaurant look on. So tenderly we'd share a sweet reply! Liza realizes how pitiful he is and tenderly embraces him.