The Hymnal 1982 ‎#560

560. Blessed are the poor in spirit

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Antiphon:
Remember your servants, Lord,
when you come in your kingly power.

1 Blessed are the poor in spirit;
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2 Blessed are those who mourn;
for they shall be comforted.

3 Blessed are the meek;
for they shall inherit the earth.

4 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness;
for they shall be satisfied.

5 Blessed are the merciful;
for they shall obtain mercy.

6 Blessed are the pure in heart;
for they shall see God.

7 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children of God.

8 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake;
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

9 Blessed are you when the world reviles you and persecutes you;
and utters all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake:
Rejoice and be exceeding glad;
for great is your reward in heaven.

Antiphon:
Remember your servants, Lord,
when you come in your kingly power.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed are the poor in spirit
• Refrain First Line: Remember your servants Lord
• Meter: Irr. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:3-12
• Topic: Christian Vocation and Pilgrimage
• Source: Russian Orthodox liturgy

Tune Information

• Name: BEATITUDES (Proulx)
• Arranger: Richard Proulx, b. 1937
• Meter: Irr. with Refrain
• Key: F Major
• Source: Russian Orthodox hymn
• Copyright: Copyright © 1985, G.I.A. Publications.