True Gift

Lyrics of song written in 1850 by Elder Joseph Brackett of the Shakers.

'Tis the Gift to Be Simple

'Tis the gift to be simple
"Tis the gift to be free
"Tis the gift to come down
Where we want 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.

Photo location: Bang Saphan Noi, Prachuabkhirikan province