Simple Gifts | Tis the Gift to Be Simple

Simple Gifts | Tis the Gift to Be Simple Lyrics

‘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.

Simple Gifts Hymn Story

“Simple Gifts” is a Christian hymn that was composed by Joseph Brackett Jr.

Joseph Brackett was born on 6th May 1797. He belonged to the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing or the Shakers.

Joseph Brackett - Simple Gifts hymn writer
Joseph Brackett

Below are more hymns’ lyrics and stories:

Never Alone

He Will Hold Me Fast

The Birthday of a King

Come and Go With Me

Lord Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary

Simple Gifts Hymn Video

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Aaron Copland (1900-1990) , USA – ‘Appalachian Spring’, Variation on a Shaker Melody: “Simple Gifts” New York Philharmonic

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