’Tis the Gift to Be Simple
Carolyn Hester * Track #12 On This Life I’m Living
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'Tis the Gift to Be Simple by Carolyn Hester
Performed by
Carolyn HesterProduced by
John HammondWrited by
Joseph BrackettAbout
This was a Shaker song written in 1848, most likely by Joseph Brackett, although there’s an alternate account saying that it was gifted by a “Negro spirit” at Canterbury, New Hampshire.
’Tis the Gift to Be Simple Lyrics
[Verse 1]
'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free
Lord, if to come down where we ought to be
And when we find ourselves in the place just right
It will be in the valley of love and delight
[Verse 2]
When true simplicity is gained
To bow and to mend we shan't be ashamed
To turn, turn, will be our delight
'Til by turning, turning we come 'round right
[Verse 1]
'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free
The gift to come down where we ought to be
And when we find ourselves in the place just right
It will be in the valley of love and delight
’Tis the Gift to Be Simple Q&A
Who wrote ’Tis the Gift to Be Simple's ?
’Tis the Gift to Be Simple was written by Joseph Brackett.
Who produced ’Tis the Gift to Be Simple's ?
’Tis the Gift to Be Simple was produced by John Hammond.