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Text:'Tis a gift to Be Simple
Author:Joseph Bracket, 18th cent.
Tune:SIMPLE GIFTS

16. 'Tis a gift to Be Simple

‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free
‘tis a 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 a gift to Be Simple
Author: Joseph Bracket, 18th cent.
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: Transcending Mystery and Wonder: The Celebration of Life; Goodness; Serenity
Tune Information
Name: SIMPLE GIFTS
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Key: F Major or modal
Source: American Shaker tune



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