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Blest Are They

Author: David Haas, b. 1957 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 First Line: Blest are they, the poor in spirit Refrain First Line: Rejoice! And be glad Topics: Epiphany Used With Tune: BLEST ARE THEY

Blest Are the Pure in Heart

Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 399 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:8 Lyrics: 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 heavens our life and peace to bring, to dwell in lowliness with us, our pattern and our king. 3 Still to the lowly soul he doth himself impart, and for his dwelling and his throne chooseth the pure in heart. 4 Lord, we thy presence seek; may ours this blessing be: give us a pure and lowly heart, a temple meet for thee. Topics: Jesus Christ Epiphany and Youth Used With Tune: FRANCONIA Text Sources: Mitre Hymn Book (1836); based on John Keble

Hymn 102

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 217 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 First Line: Blest are the humble souls that see Lyrics: [Blest are the humble souls that see Their emptiness and poverty; Treasures of grace to them are giv'n, And crowns of joy laid up in heav'n.] [Blest are the men of broken heart, Who mourn for sin with inward smart The blood of Christ divinely flows, A healing balm for all their woes.] [Blest are the meek, who stand afar From rage and passion, noise and war; God will secure their happy state, And plead their cause against the great.] [Blest are the souls that thirst for grace, Hunger and long for righteousness; They shall be well supplied, and fed With living streams and living bread.] [Blest are the men whose bowels move And melt with sympathy and love; From Christ the Lord shall they obtain Like sympathy and love again.] [Blest are the pure, whose hearts arc clean From the defiling powers of sin; With endless pleasure they shall see A God of spotless purity.] [Blest are the men of peaceful life, Who quench the coals of growing strife; They shall be called the heirs of bliss, The sons of God, the God of peace.] [Blest are the suff'rers who partake Of pain and shame for Jesus' sake; Their souls shall triumph in the Lord Glory and joy are their reward.]

Purer in Heart, O God

Author: Fannie Estelle Davison Meter: Irregular Appears in 105 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:8 Lyrics: 1. Purer in heart, O God, Help me to be; May I devote my life Wholly to Thee: Watch Thou my wayward feet, Guide me with counsel sweet; Purer in heart, Help me to be. 2. Purer in heart, O God, Help me to be; Teach me to do Thy will Most lovingly: Be Thou my friend and guide, Let me with Thee abide; Purer in heart, Help me to be. 3. Purer in heart, O God, Help me to be; Until Thy holy grace One day I see: Keep me from secret sin, Reign Thou my soul within; Purer in heart, Help me to be. Used With Tune: PURER IN HEART

We Are the Light of the World

Author: Jean Anthony Greif Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11 First Line: Blessed are they who are poor in the spirit Topics: Going Forth Songs of Service; The Service of the Word Dedication Songs; The Going Forth Songs of Service Used With Tune: [Blessed are they who are poor in spirit]

Bienaventurados son

Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:8 First Line: Bienaventurados son los de limpio conrazón Refrain First Line: ¡Oh, cantemos aleluya! Used With Tune: [Bienaventurados son los de limpio conrazón]

A perfect heart the Redeemer's throne

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,162 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:8 First Line: O for a heart to praise my God Topics: The Christian Life Sanctification Used With Tune: ROSCOE

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Author: Edward H. Plumptre, 1821-1891 Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 426 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:8 Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart, rejoice, give thanks and sing; your festal banner wave on high, the cross of Christ your King. Refrain: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing. 2 Bright youth and snow crowned age, strong souls and spirits meek, raise high your free, exulting song, God's wondrous praises speak. [Refrain] 3 With voice as full and strong as ocean's surging praise, send forth the hymns the saints have loved, the psalms of ancient days. [Refrain] 4 Yes, on through life’s long path, still chanting as you go, from youth to age, by night and day, in gladness and in woe. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MARION

Blessed Are the Persecuted

Author: Esther C. Bergen Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Topics: Jesus Christ Life and Ministry; God Known in Jesus Christ Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ: Teaching; Hunger Used With Tune: TONGA

O Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 Lyrics: 1 O blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2 O blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted. 3 O blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. 4 O blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied. 5 O blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. 6 O blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. 7 O blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. 8 O blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 9 O blessed are you when the world reviles you and persecutes you; and utters all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. 10 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad; for great is your reward in heaven. Topics: Ordinary Time 4, Year A; Ordinary Time 6, Year B; All Saints (November 1); Christian Life; Comfort; Discipleship; Mercy; Ministry; Peace; Poverty; Saints; Suffering Used With Tune: KONTAKION Text Sources: The Beatitutdes