Purity of Heart
John Keble (1819) • English
Primary Scripture: Exodus 40:16-38
Verse 1
Blest are the pure in heart, for they shall see our 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 men, their pattern and their King;
Verse 3
Still to the lowly soul he doth himself impart, and for his dwelling and his throne chooseth the pure in heart.
Verse 4
Lord, we thy presence seek; may ours this blessing be; give us a pure and lowly heart, a temple meet for thee.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- exodus 40:16-38
Reference 2
- psalms 1
Reference 3
- psalms 4
Reference 4
- psalms 13:6
Reference 5
- psalms 15
Reference 6
- psalms 24
Reference 7
- psalms 25:14
Reference 8
- psalms 51:10
Reference 9
- proverbs 2:1-15
Reference 10
- proverbs 3:32