Hymns of Truth and Light ‎#406

406. Blest Are They

Text Information

• First Line: Blest are they, the poor in spirit
• Title: Blest Are They
• Author: David Haas (1985, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Rejoice and be glad!
• Meter: 87.85 w. refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:1-12
  ;
  Matthew 5:1-12
• Topic: Commitment, Discipleship and Service; Jesus Christ: Life, Ministry and Teaching; Jesus Christ: Strength, Protection and Trust
• Copyright: © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc.
• ONE LICENSE: 00022

Tune Information

• Name: BLEST ARE THEY
• Composer: David Haas (1985, adapt.)
• Meter: 87.85 w. refrain
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc.

Text Information:

This hymn comes from the modern Roman Catholic folk-hymn movement. The text is a paraphrase of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)