Concordia ‎#201

201. The wise may bring

1 The wise may bring their learning,
The rich may bring their wealth,
And some may bring their greatness,
And some bring strength and health;
We, too, would bring our treasures
To offer to the King:
We have no wealth or learning;
What shall we children bring?

2 We'll bring Him hearts that love Him;
We'll bring Him thankful praise,
And young souls meekly striving
To walk in holy ways:
And these shall be the treasures
We offer to the King,
And these are gifts that even
The poorest child may bring.

3 We'll bring the little duties
We have to do each day;
We'll try our best to please Him
At home, at school, at play:
And better are these treasures
To offer to our King,
Than richest gifts without them;
Yet these a child may bring.

Text Information

• First Line: The wise may bring their learning
• Title: The wise may bring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1918
• Topic: Childhood and Youth: Childhood
• Source: Anon., 1880.

Tune Information

• Name: TOURS
• Composer: Bethold Tours (1872)
• Key: E♭ Major