The Hymnal ‎#585

585. 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 Still to the lowly soul
He doth Himself impart;
And for His cradle and His throne
Chooseth the pure in heart.

4 Lord, we Thy presence seek;
Ours may this blessing be;
O give the pure and lowly heart,
A temple meet for Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest are the pure in heart
• Author (vs. 1, 3): Rev. John Keble
• Publication Date: 1895
• Source: Mitre Hy. Bk. 1836, vs. 2, 4 added

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