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Text:Blest Are They (Benditos los Pobres)
Author:David Haas, b. 1957
Translator (into Spanish):Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946
Tune:[Blest are they, the poor in spirit]
Arranger (vocal):Michael Joncas, b. 1951
Composer and Arranger (vocal):David Haas, b. 1957

735. Blest Are They (Benditos los Pobres)

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Text Information
First Line: Blest are they, the poor in spirit (Benditos los pobres en el espíritu)
Title: Blest Are They (Benditos los Pobres)
Author: David Haas, b. 1957
Translator (into Spanish): Ronald F. Krisman, b. 1946
Refrain First Line: Rejoice and be glad! (¡Alégrense y conténtnese!)
Language: English; Spanish
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: All Saints (November 1); Funeral; Christian Life (9 more...)
Copyright: © 1985, 2005, GIA Publications, Inc.
ONE LICENSE: 00022
Tune Information
Name: [Blest are they, the poor in spirit]
Composer and Arranger (vocal): David Haas, b. 1957
Arranger (vocal): Michael Joncas, b. 1951
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: © 1985, 2005, GIA Publications, Inc.



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