Common Praise (1998) ‎#493

493. Blessed Are the Persecuted

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed are the persecuted
• Title: Blessed Are the Persecuted
• Author: Esther C. Bergen, 1921-
• Refrain First Line: Great will be their reward
• Meter: 8 10 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:1-12
  ;
  Luke 6:17-49
  ;
  Luke 21:5-19
  ;
  John 15:18-25
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:1-15
  ;
  2 Timothy 4:6-8
  ;
  Hebrews 1:1-4
  ;
  Hebrews 2:5-12
  ;
  1 Peter 4:12-19
  ;
  1 Peter 5:6-11
• Topic: Christian Character; Christian Life
• Copyright: © 1990 Mennonite World Conference

Tune Information

• Name: TONGA MELODY
• Meter: 8 10 with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Tonga melody, Zambia