Author: Eben E. Rexford Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1287 (1886) First Line: They brought their gifts to Jesus Lyrics: 1 They brought their gifts to Jesus,
And laid them at his feet,
And love for this dear Saviour,
Made ev'ry off'ring sweet;
Good deeds and words of kindness,
Help for the poor of earth,
And not a gift among them
Was thought of little worth.
Chorus:
Wouldst bring a gift to Jesus,
That he will count most sweet?
Say, "Lord, my heart I give thee,"
And lay it at his feet.
2 Apart from other givers
A poor wayfarer stood,
He saw the gifts they offered,
The pourest counted good;
And he was filled with longing,
A gift, tho' poor, to bring;
Alas! all empty handed
He stood before the King. [Chorus]
3 "Dear Lord," he cried in sorrow,
"I know how kind thou art,
Take all I have to give thee,
My sinful wayward heart,"
Then Jesus answered softly,
"Count not the gift as small,
Tho' all of them are precious,
Thine is the best of all." [Chorus] Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Scripture: Proverbs 23:26 Tune Title: SOMETHING FOR JESUS
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