posted November 27, 2016 12:01 AM
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(music) Simple Gifts (arr by Peter Bloesch for chorus & piano; lyrics) [4:35] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYJGRLLImnc
LYRICS
Verses 1 & 4: American Shaker text
Verses 2 & 3: by Peter Bloesch
’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 to bend we shan’t be ashamed.
To turn, turn, will be our delight,
Till by turning, turning we come ’round right.
’Tis a gift to be gentle, ’tis a gift to be wise,
’Tis a gift to see God’s Wonder with our eyes.
And when we find ourselves in the Heart of Love ..
We will share our desire for Peace from above.
’Tis a gift to be Loving to our Neighbor and Friend,
’Tis a gift to be in Union to the end.
And when we have the grace to stand in the Light,
We will lavish our neighbors with Love and delight.
’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.
’Tis a gift to be free!
’Tis a gift to come down where we ought to be!