Hymn Chords

638. The Wise May Bring Their Learning

C   F    Gm7 F     Bb    C         Bb  F        Gm7   C7    F
The wise may bring their learning, The rich may bring their wealth,
C   F    Bb  F     G7    C G7  C     Bb  F    Dm    Gm7      C   F
And some may bring their great-ness, And some their strength and health:
F  C               C7  F         C7       F      C
We too would bring our treasures To offer to the King,
C  F    Gm7 F      Bb C         Bb   F        Gm7  C7   F
We have no  wealth or learning— What shall we chil-dren bring?


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[Verse 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?

[Verse 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.

[Verse 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.