Hymn Chords

638. The Wise May Bring Their Learning

D   G    Am7 G     C     D         C   G        Am7   D7    G
The wise may bring their learning, The rich may bring their wealth,
D   G    C   G     A7    D A7  D     C   G    Em    Am7      D   G
And some may bring their great-ness, And some their strength and health:
G  D               D7  G         D7       G      D
We too would bring our treasures To offer to the King,
D  G    Am7 G      C  D         C    G        Am7  D7   G
We have no  wealth or learning— What shall we chil-dren bring?


[[Full Lyrics]]

[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.