Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal ‎#638

638. The Wise May Bring THeir Learning

1 wise may bring their learning,
The rich may bring their wealth,
And some may bring their greatness,
And some their 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 follow in His ways:
And these be the treasures
We offer to the King,
And these are gifts that ever
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 the King
Than richest gift without them:
Yet these a child may bring.

Text Information

• First Line: The wise may bring their learning, The rich may bring their wealth
• Title: The Wise May Bring THeir Learning
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Christan Life: Stewardship
• Source: Book of Praise for Children, 1881

Tune Information

• Name: TYROLESE
• Arranger: Melvin West (1930-2019) (1984)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Incipit: 51131 72756 53471
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Tyrolese Carol
• Copyright: Arrangement copyright © 1984 by Melvin West.