Hymn Chords

638. The Wise May Bring Their Learning

E   A    Bm7 A     D     E         D   A        Bm7   E7    A
The wise may bring their learning, The rich may bring their wealth,
E   A    D   A     B7    E B7  E     D   A    F#m   Bm7      E   A
And some may bring their great-ness, And some their strength and health:
A  E               E7  A         E7       A      E
We too would bring our treasures To offer to the King,
E  A    Bm7 A      D  E         D    A        Bm7  E7   A
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.