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Text:Blest Are the Poor
Author:Susan H. Peterson
Tune:MAORI
Arranger:J. Edwin Orr
Composer:Anonymous
Media:MIDI file

549. Blest Are the Poor

1. Blest are the poor, whose spirits know their need;
God’s heav’nly kingdom will be theirs indeed.
Blest, those who mourn; God’s comfort will be known.
Blest are the meek; the world will be their own.

2. Blest, those who seek God’s righteousness each day;
They will be filled and never turned away.
Blest are the kind, for mercy will be giv’n.
Blest are the pure in heart; they’ll see God in Heav’n.

3. Blest, men of peace; they will God’s sons be named.
Blest, those who suffer slander and much shame.
Blest, faithful ones, enduring for your Lord.
Rejoice, be glad, for great is your reward.

4. I see my need and humbly seek Your face.
Show me Your mercy; all my cares erase.
Keep my heart pure; I long for righteousness.
I know that as Your child I’m fully blest.

Text Information
First Line: Blest are the poor, whose spirits know their need
Title: Blest Are the Poor
Author: Susan H. Peterson (1998)
Meter: 10.10.10.10
Language: English
Copyright: Released into the public domain
Tune Information
Name: MAORI
Composer: Anonymous
Arranger: J. Edwin Orr (1936)
Meter: 10.10.10.10
Incipit: 31233 32471 12231
Key: F Major
Source: Maori melody
Copyright: Public Domain



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