Hymn

The Wise May Bring Their Learning

Metre 7.6.7.6 D

The wise may bring their learning,

The rich may bring their wealth,

And some may bring their greatness,

And some bring 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?

We'll bring Him hearts that love Him;

We'll bring Him thankful praise,

And young souls meekly striving

To walk in holy ways:

And these shall be the treasures

We offer to the King,

And these are gifts that even

The poorest child may bring.

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 our King,

Than richest gifts without them;

Yet these a child may bring.

The Wise May Bring Their Learning — Text from Concordia, 1918. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/the-wise-may-bring-their-learning

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Is The Wise May Bring Their Learning public domain?

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What is the metre of The Wise May Bring Their Learning?

The Wise May Bring Their Learning is in 7.6.7.6 D. Hymns in the same metre can usually be sung to the same tunes — for example, Lead on, O King Eternal, Our Country's Voice Is Pleading and Brief Life Is Here Our Portion.