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'Tis a Gift to Be Simple

'Tis a gift to be simple,
'tis a 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 bend
we shan't be ashamed.
To turn, turn will be our delight,
'til by turning, turning we come 'round right.

Words: Joseph Bracket, 18th cent,
Music: American Shaker tune

SIMPLE GIFTS
Irregular with refrain