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| | Blest Are They | Blest are they, the poor in spirit | Rejoice! And be glad | | | English | David Haas, b. 1957 | Blest are they, the poor in spirit, ... | | Matthew 5:3-12 This hymn directly paraphrases the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, setting Jesus' blessings upon the poor in spirit, merciful, and pure of heart to music. | | | Epiphany | | BLEST ARE THEY |  | | | | 1 | | 36 | 0 | 4350 | 31 |
| | Blest Are the Pure in Heart | Blest are the pure in heart | | | | English | | Blest are the pure in heart, for they ... | 6.6.8.6 | Matthew 5:8 This hymn directly echoes the sixth Beatitude from Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. | Mitre Hymn Book (1836); based on John Keble | | Jesus Christ Epiphany and Youth | | FRANCONIA |   | | | 1 | 1 | | 412 | 0 | 13222 | 23 |
| | This Little Light of Mine | This little light of mine | | | | English | | This little light of mine, I'm goin'a ... | Irregular | Matthew 5:14-16 This hymn echoes Jesus' call in Matthew 5:14-16 to let our light shine before others as witnesses to God's glory. | Afro-American spiritual | | Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Commitment; Light; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness | | LATTIMER |    | 199363 | | 1 | 1 | | 65 | 0 | 12315 | 19 |
| | Bring Forth the Kingdom | You are salt for the earth, O people | Bring forth the kingdom of mercy | | | English | Marty Haugen, b. 1950 | You are salt for the earth, O people: ... | | Matthew 5:13-16 This hymn directly draws from Matthew 5's imagery of believers as salt and light, calling Christians to embody Christ's kingdom values. | | | Epiphany | | [You are salt for the earth] |   | | | 1 | 1 | | 22 | 0 | 4352 | 16 |
| | Hymn 102 | Blest are the humble souls that see | | | | English | Isaac Watts | are the humble souls that see Their ... | 8.8.8.8 | Matthew 5:3-12 This hymn directly paraphrases the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, celebrating the blessedness of the humble and those who mourn. | | | | | |  | | | | | | 222 | 0 | 1198 | 15 |
| | Gather Us In | Here in this place new light is streaming | | | | English | Marty Haugen, b. 1952 | Here in this place new light is ... | Irregular | Matthew 5:13 This hymn echoes Matthew 5's Beatitudes by gathering the poor, mourning, and marginalized into God's transforming light. | | | | | GATHER US IN |  | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 32745 | 14 |
| | Let the Lower Lights Be Burning | Brightly beams our Father's mercy | Let the lower lights be burning | | | English | P. P. Bliss | | 8.7.8.7 D | Matthew 5:16 This hymn reflects Matthew 5:14-16's call for believers to be lights in the world, shining Christ's love to guide others to safety. | | | Activity Missions | | [Brightly beams our Father's mercy] |  | | | | 1 | | 616 | 0 | 279003 | 12 |
| | O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God | O breathe on me, O breath of God | | | | English | Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 | O breathe on me, O breath of God, Fill ... | 8.6.8.6 | Matthew 5:3 This hymn echoes the Beatitudes' call to purity of heart and righteousness, seeking God's transforming Spirit to align one's will with divine love. | | | | | ST. COLUMBA |   | | | 1 | 1 | 1 | 377 | 0 | 32892 | 11 |
| | Forgive Our Sins | "Forgive our sins as we forgive" | | | | English | Rosamund Herklots, b. 1950 | "Forgive our sins as we forgive," You ... | 8.6.8.6 | Matthew 5:21-24 This hymn reflects Matthew 5's teaching on forgiveness, echoing the Lord's Prayer and the call to forgive others as God forgives us. | | | | | DETROIT | | | | | 1 | 1 | 72 | 0 | 33152 | 9 |
| | Purer in Heart, O God | Purer in heart, O God | | | | English | Fannie Estelle Davison | Purer in heart, O God, Help me to be; ... | Irregular | Matthew 5:8 This hymn reflects Matthew 5:8's beatitude "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" through its prayer for inner purity and longing to see God's holy face. | | | | | PURER IN HEART |    | | | | 1 | | 140 | 0 | 19177 | 8 |
| | Renew Your Church, Her Ministries Restore | Renew the church, her ministries restore | | | | English | Kenneth L. Cober | Renew your church, her ministries ... | 10.6.10.6.8.8.8.6 | Matthew 5:13-14 This hymn directly references Matthew 5's imagery of believers as "salt" and "light" called to serve and witness in the world. | | | Church Ministry and Ministers; Church Nature; Christian Education; Race Relations; Social Concerns; Word of God | | ALL IS WELL | | | | | 1 | | 28 | 0 | 17459 | 8 |
| | Brother, sister, let me serve you | Brother, sister, let me serve you | | | | English | Richard A. M. Gillard (b. 1953) | Brother, sister, let me serve you, let ... | 8.7.8.7 | Matthew 5:41 This hymn embodies Matthew 5's call to be salt and light by serving others with Christ-like humility and compassion. | | | The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Family, Friendship, and Marriage; Church Body of Christ; Pilgrimage; Service; Sharing and Caring | | SERVANT SONG | | | | | 1 | | 53 | 0 | 974283 | 7 |
| | O Word of God Incarnate | O Word of God Incarnate | | | | English | Willaim Walsham How | O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from ... | 7.6.7.6 D | Matthew 5:16 This hymn echoes Matthew 5:14-16's imagery of believers as light shining in darkness to guide others. | Lutheran Book of Worship (1978) (chiefly from) | | Jesus Christ Master; Pilgrimage and Conflict; God Revelation | | MUNICH |   | | | 1 | 1 | | 506 | 0 | 13845 | 6 |
| | Make Me a Channel of Your Peace | Make me a channel of your peace | O Master, grant that I may never seek | Prayer of St. Francis | | English | Sebastian Temple, 1928-1998 | Make me a channel of your peace. Where ... | Irregular | Matthew 5:9 This hymn embodies the Beatitudes' call to be peacemakers, merciful, and pure in heart through selfless love and service. | | | | | PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS | | | | | 1 | | 43 | 0 | 930903 | 6 |
| | We Are the Light of the World | Blessed are they who are poor in the spirit | We are the light of the world | | | English | Jean Anthony Greif | Blessed are they who are poor in spirit, ... | | Matthew 5:1-11 This hymn directly quotes the Beatitudes from Matthew 5 and calls believers to be "the light of the world" as Jesus taught in that same chapter. | | | Going Forth Songs of Service; The Service of the Word Dedication Songs; The Going Forth Songs of Service | | [Blessed are they who are poor in spirit] | | | | | | | 11 | 0 | 5002 | 6 |
| | Jesus Bids Us Shine | Jesus bids us shine | | | | English | Susan Warner, 1819-1885 | Jesus bids us shine with a pure, clear ... | 5.5.6.5.6.4.6.4 | Matthew 5:16 This hymn directly reflects Matthew 5:14-16's call for believers to be the light of the world and let their light shine before others. | | | The Christian Life Christian Service | | JESUS BIDS US SHINE (Excell) |     | 222489 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | 277 | 1 | 10609 | 5 |
| | Remember your servants Lord | Blessed are the poor in spirit | Remember your servants Lord | | | English | | Remember your servants, Lord, when ... | Irregular with refrain | Matthew 5:3-12 This hymn directly quotes the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:3-8, setting Jesus's teachings about blessing and the kingdom of heaven to song. | Russian Orthodox liturgy | | Christian Vocation and Pilgrimage | | BEATITUDES (Proulx) |  | | | | | | 46 | 1 | 29372 | 5 |
| | Christ, be our light! | Longing for light, we wait in darkness | Christ, be our light! | | | English | Bernadette Farrell (b. 1957) | Longing for light, we wait in darkness; ... | 9.8.9.6 with refrain | Matthew 5:16 This hymn echoes Matthew 5's call for believers to be "light for the world" through acts of peace, hope, and service to those in need. | | | Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Discipleship; Light; Longing; Service; Social Concern | | CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT | | | | | 1 | | 23 | 0 | 972214 | 5 |
| | As a Fire Is Meant for Burning | As a fire is meant for burning | | | | English | Ruth Duck, 1947- | As a fire is meant for burning with a ... | 8.7.8.7 D | Matthew 5:16 This hymn reflects Matthew 5's call to be salt and light by emphasizing the church's mission to shine Christ's love through humble service to neighbors. | | | | | BEACH SPRING | | | | | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 930579 | 5 |
| | Nítido Rayo | Nítido rayo, por Cristo | Un nítido rayo | | | Spanish | S. D. Athans | | | Matthew 5:16 This hymn reflects Matthew 5:14-16's call for believers to shine as lights in the world for Christ. | | | | | |  | | | | | | 18 | 0 | 1546866 | 5 |