172. Blest Are They
Text Information |
First Line: |
Blest are they, the poor in spirit |
Title: |
Blest Are They |
Author: |
David Haas (1985) |
Refrain First Line: |
Rejoice and be glad! |
Meter: |
Irregular |
Language: |
English |
Publication Date: |
2013 |
Scripture: |
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Topic: |
Christian Life; Christian Year: Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year: Transfiguration; Christian Year: All Saints; Encouragement; Jesus Christ: Life (3 more...) |
Copyright: |
© 1985 GIA Publications, Inc. |
ONE LICENSE: |
00022 |
Text Information:This hymn paraphrases the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12), the opening portion of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. Similar words of blessing also occur in the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:20–23). Both sets of sayings reverse worldly values and offer a new understanding of God’s ways.