The Cyber Hymnal ‎#8480

8480. We Bring No Glittering Treasures

1 We bring no glittering treasures,
No gems from earth’s deep mine;
We come, with simple measures,
To chant Thy love divine.
Children, Thy favors sharing,
Their voice of thanks would raise,
Father, accept our offering,
Our song of grateful praise.

2 The dearest gift of Heaven,
Love’s written word of truth,
To us is early given,
To guide our steps in youth.
We hear the wondrous story,
The tale of Calvary;
We read of homes in glory,
From sin and sorrow free.

3 Redeemer, grant Thy blessing,
O, teach us how to pray!
That each, Thy fear possessing,
May tread life’s onward way.
Then, where the pure are dwelling,
We’ll hope to meet again;
And, sweeter numbers swelling,
For ever praise Thy name.

Text Information

• First Line: We bring no glittering treasures
• Title: We Bring No Glittering Treasures
• Author: Harriet C. Phillips
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns for Sunday Schools by G. Lane and P. P. Sandford (New York: 1842)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Written for a Sunday school festival in New York City

Tune Information

• Name: MADEIRA
• Composer: D. B. Way (1879)
• Meter: 76.76 D
• Key: A Major
• Copyright: Public Domain