Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Verse 1

Blessed are the poor in spirit, claiming nothing as their own, but as giv'n them by their Father that his goodness may be shown. Blessed are they who share the sorrow of their God's unchanging love; they shall know his presence with them and his promised comfort prove.

Verse 2

Blessed are the strong but gentle, trained to serve a higher will, wise to know th'eternal purpose which their Father shall fulfill. Blessed are they who with true passion strive to make the right prevail, for the earth is God's possession and his purpose will not fail.

Verse 3

Blessed are they who show their mercy to the guilty and the poor, for to them, set free from judgment, shall be opened heaven's door. Blessed, the sincere and truthful from the lie's deception free, for the God of truth and beauty they in joy will surely see.

Verse 4

Blessed are the brave and peaceful, bringing peace where'er they live, God shall own them as his children and through them his peace will give. All for love and truth who suffer, in your God rejoice and sing; he, the end of all your striving, he, your Father, Lord and King.