Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#369

369. Blest are the pure in heart

1 Blest are the pure in heart,
For they shall see our God;
The secret of the Lord is theirs,
Their soul is Christ's abode.

2 The Lord Who left the sky
Our life and peace to bring,
And dwelt in lowliness with men
Their Pattern and their King;

3 He to the lowly soul
Doth still Himself impart,
And for His dwelling and His throne
Chooseth the pure in heart.

4 Lord, we Thy presence seek,
Ours may this blessing be;
Give us the pure and lowly heart,
A temple meet for Thee!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest are the pure in heart
• Author (stanzas 1 and 3): John Keble (1819)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: Communion with Christ
• Source: St. 2, 4 Mitre Hymn Book, 1835

Tune Information

• Name: FRANCONIA
• Adapter: William H. Havergal (1847)
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: J. B. König's Liederschatz, 1738