The Beatitudes

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Blest are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Tune: [Blest are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven] (Llewellyn)
Published in 3 hymnals

Representative Text

Antiphon:
Show us your ways, O Lord, teach us your paths.

1 Blest are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heav'n
Blest are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.
Blest are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. [Antiphon]

2 Blest are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled.
Blest are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. [Antiphon]

3 Blest are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.
Blest are the peacemakers; for they shall be called God's sons.
Blest are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake; the kingdom of heav'n is theirs. [Antiphon]

Source: New Church Praise #86

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First Line:	Blest are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Title:	The Beatitudes
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Show us your ways, O Lord, teach us your paths
Publication Date:	1974
Copyright:	This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1974.

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Tune

[Blest are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven] (Llewellyn)

[Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven] (Yoder)

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