'Tis the gift to be simple

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'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,
'Tis the gift to come down where I 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 my delight.
Till by turning, turning we come round right.

Source: RitualSong (2nd ed.) #856

Author: Joseph Brackett

Joseph Brackett Jr. (May 6, 1797 – July 4, 1882) was an American songwriter, author, and elder of The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, better known as the Shakers. Brackett's most famous song, "Simple Gifts", is still widely performed and adapted. See also in: Wikipedia  Go to person page >

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Chalice Hymnal #568

Gather (3rd ed.) #748

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Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition #657

Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #583

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Hymns for a Pilgrim People #391

Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #772

Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #735

One in Faith #706

Oramos Cantando = We Pray In Song #613

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RitualSong (2nd ed.) #856

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RitualSong #792

Sing and Rejoice! #128

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Singing Our Faith #151

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Singing the Living Tradition #16

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The Hymnal 1982 #554

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Voices United #353

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Worship in Song #271

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