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Blest the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who follow God’s law
and walk in his way;
the Kingdom is theirs.
Blest the gentle,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who follow God’s law
and walk in his way;
the Kingdom is theirs.
Blest those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are they who follow God’s law
and walk in his way;
the Kingdom is theirs.
Blest thou who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are they who follow God’s law
and walk in his way;
the Kingdom is theirs.
Blest the merciful
for they shall have mercy shown them.
Blessed are they who follow God’s law
and walk in his way;
the Kingdom is theirs.
Blest the pure in heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are they who follow God’s law
and walk in his way;
the Kingdom is theirs.
Blest the peacemakers
for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are they who follow God’s law
and walk in his way;
the Kingdom is theirs.
Blest those who suffer for righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
Blessed are they who follow God’s law
and walk in his way;
the Kingdom is theirs.
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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