Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Verse 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.

Verse 2

The Lord, who left the heavens our life and peace to bring, to dwell in lowliness with us, our pattern and our King;

Verse 3

Still to the lowly soul Himself He will impart, and for His dwelling and His throne chooses the pure in heart.

Verse 4

Lord, we Your presence seek — we ask this blessing, too; give us a pure and lowly heart, a temple meet for You.