Hymns for Celebration ‎#9

9. The Beatitudes

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]

Text Information

• First Line: Blest are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heav'n
• Title: The Beatitudes
• Refrain First Line: Show us your ways, O Lord, teach us your paths
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Psalm 25:4
  ;
  Matthew 5:3-10
• Topic: Holy Communion: At the Ministry of the Word

Tune Information

• Name: [Blest are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heav'n]
• Composer: William Llewellyn (b. 1925)
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Owner or Controller of Copyright: Oxford University Press