Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#110

110. Blessed are the pure in heart

1 Blessed 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 Still to the lowly soul
himself he will impart;
and for his dwelling and his throne
chooses the pure in heart.

4 Lord, we your presence seek:
our inner life renew;
give us a pure and lowly heart,
a temple fit for you.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed are the pure in heart
• Author: J. Keble (1792-1866)
• Author: W. J. Hall (1793-1861)
• Meter: 6 6 8 6 (SM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:8
• Topic: God, Saviour: Growing, Teaching, Serving; Epiphany 4, Revelation: The New Temple; Christ the Teacher; Lent 4, The King and the Kingdom: Transfiguration; Pentecost 5: The New Law; Pentecost 10: The Mind of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: FRANCONIA
• Composer (descant) and Arranger: G. T. Shaw (1879-1943)
• Meter: 6 6 8 6 (SM)
• Incipit: 12345 35614 32517
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Harmonischer Liederschatz 1738
• Copyright: desc. and arr. © Novello & Co Ltd
• Notes: Includes separate descant and arrangement for verse 4.