Hymn Chords

638. The Wise May Bring Their Learning

A   D    Em7 D     G     A         G   D        Em7   A7    D
The wise may bring their learning, The rich may bring their wealth,
A   D    G   D     E7    A E7  A     G   D    Bm    Em7      A   D
And some may bring their great-ness, And some their strength and health:
D  A               A7  D         A7       D      A
We too would bring our treasures To offer to the King,
A  D    Em7 D      G  A         G    D        Em7  A7   D
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.