'Tis the gift to be simple, tis the gift to be free
'Tis the gift to come down where you ought to be
And when we find ourselves in the place just right
'Twill be in the valley of love and delight
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When true simplicity is gained
To bow and to bend we shan't be ashamed
To turn, turn will be our delight
'Til by turning, turning we come round right
'Tis the gift to be loved and that love to return
'Tis the gift to be taught and a richer gift to learn
And when we expect of others what we try to live each day
Then we'll all live together and we'll all learn to say
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'Tis the gift to have friends and a true friend to be
'Tis the gift to think of others not only think of me
And when we hear what others really think and feel
Then we'll all live together with a love that is real
(A Shaker Hymn)
