Singing Our Faith ‎#151

151. 'Tis the Gift to Be Simple

'Tis the gift to be simple,
'tis the gift to be free,
'tis the gift to come down
where we ought to be,
and when we find ourselves in the place just right,
'twill be in the valley of love and delight.
When true simplicity is gained
to bow and to bend we shan't be ashamed,
to turn, turn, will be our delight
till by turning, turning we come round right.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis a gift to be simple
• Title: 'Tis the Gift to Be Simple
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Topic: Creation
• Source: Shaker song, 18th C.

Tune Information

• Name: SIMPLE GIFTS
• Arranger: Margaret W. Mealy
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Acc. © 1984 Margaret W. Mealy