Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#545

545. The wise may bring their learning

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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Epiphany; The Church : Worship - The Day's Work; The Life In Christ: Service
• Source: Book of Praise for Children, 1881

Tune Information

• Name: CHRISTMAS MORN
• Composer: Edward John Hopkins, 1818 - 1901
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Key: F Major