The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#160

160. Blessed are the poor in spirit

1 Blessed are the poor in spirit,
Children of the lowly one;
They shall wear a crown of glory,
When their work on earth is done.
In their trials God is with them,
He will make their burden light,
He will cheer them by his presence,
Turning darkness into light.

Chorus:
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
Children of the lowly one;
They shall wear a crown of glory,
When their work on earth is done.

2 Humble christian meekly toiling,
As thy day thy strength shall be;
Bear thy cross a little longer,
Jesus bore it once for thee.
Art thou sometimes faint and weary,
Drink the fount that flows for all,
Precious words of holy comfort,
On thy ear like music fall.

Chorus:
Humble christian meekly toiling,
As thy day thy strength shall be;
Bear thy cross a little longer,
Jesus bore it once for thee.

3 Art thou tempted, go to Jesus.
Tell him all thy doubts and fears,
He has felt thy every sorrow,
He will treasure all thy tears;
Blessed are the poor in spirit.
Rich in faith and strong in love,
Hoping, trusting, and believing,
Toil shall end in bliss above.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed are the poor in spirit
• Author: Miss Fanny Crosby
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT
• Composer: T. E. Perkins
• Key: C Major
• Source: From "S. S. Banner" by permission