Common Praise ‎#391

391. Blest are the pure in heart

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 men,
their pattern and their 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.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest are the pure in heart
• Author: John Keble, 1792-1866
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 3:16
  ;
  1 Corinthians 6:19
  ;
  Isaiah 57:15
  ;
  Matthew 5:8
  ;
  Psalm 25:14
• Topic: Fifth Sunday Before Lent: Year A; Fourth Sunday Before Lent: Year C; Proper 21: Year C
• Notes: Other authors also

Tune Information

• Name: FRANCONIA
• Adapter: W. H. Havergal, 1793-1870
• Meter: SM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Harmonischer Liederschatz 1738