The Sunday School Hymnal ‎#219

219. They brought their gifts to Jesus

1 They brought their gifts to Jesus,
And laid them at His feet,
And love for this dear Saviour,
Made every offering sweet;
Good deeds and words of kindness,
Help for the poor of earth,
And not a gift among them,
Was thought of little worth.

Refrain:
Wouldst bring a gift to Jesus
That He will count most sweet?
Say, “Lord, my heart I give Thee,”
And lay it at His feet.

2 Apart from other givers,
A poor way-farer stood;
He saw the gifts they offered,
The poorest counted good.
And he was filled with longing,
A gift, though poor, to bring;
Alas! all empty handed
He stood before the King. [Refrain]

3 “Dear Lord,” he cried in sorrow,
“I know how kind Thou art,
Take all I have to give Thee,
My sinful, wayward heart.”
Then Jesus answered softly,
“Count not the gift as small;
Though all of them are precious,
Thine is the best of all.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: They brought their gifts to Jesus
• Author: Eben E. Rexford
• Refrain First Line: Wouldst bring a gift to Jesus
• Publication Date: 1900
• Topic: Consecration; Giving; Magi
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [They brought their gifts to Jesus]
• Composer: Joseph Garrison
• Notes: Public Domain.