226. 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 He to the lowly soul
Doth still 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.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Blest are the pure in heart
Title: Blest Are the Pure in Heart
Author (Stanzas 1, 3): John Keble (1819; alt.)
Meter: S. M.
Publication Date: 1955
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Christ: Example; Christ: Presence; Purity of Life (1 more...)
Source: Stanzas 2, 4, Mitre Hymn Book, 1836, alt.
Tune Information
Name: FRANCONIA
Composer: Johann B. König (1738)
Arranger: William H. Havergall (1840)
Meter: S. M.
Key: E♭ Major



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