The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#493

493. Blessed are the pure in heart

1 Blest are the pure in heart,
for they shall see their 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 —
we ask this blessing, too;
give us a pure and lowly heart,
a temple meet for You.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed are the pure in heart
• Author: John Keble, 1792-1866
• Author: William John Hall, 1793-1861
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004

Tune Information

• Name: FRANCONIA
• Adapter: William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870
• Meter: SM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Harmonischer Lieder-Schatz, Frankfurt, 1738