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656. Blest are the pure in heart

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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 he to the lowly soul
will still himself impart
and for his dwelling and his throne
will choose the pure in heart.

4 Lord, we thy presence seek;
may ours this blessing be;
give us a pure and lowly heart,
a temple fit for thee.

Text Information
First Line: Blest are the pure in heart
Author (st. 1 and 3): John Keble, 1792-1866 (alt.)
Author (st. 2 and 4): William John Hall, 1793-1861 (alt.)
Meter: SM
Language: English
Publication Date: 1985
Topic: The Christian Life
Tune Information
Name: FRANCONIA
Composer (melody): Johann Balthasar König, 1691-1758
Adapter and Harmonizer: William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870
Meter: SM
Key: D Major



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