The Beatitudes
Words by: Jesus
Christ (Matthew 5:3-16),
© 1982 True Witness Music
1st verse:
Blessed are the
poor in spirit:
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted:
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they who are hungry, and thirsty for righteousness:
for they shall be filled.
2nd verse:
Blessed are the
merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see god.
Blessed are the peacemakers:
For they shall be called the children of god.
Blessed are they who are persecuted, for righteousness sake:
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
3rd verse:
Blessed are you
when men shall revile you, and persecute you,
And shall speak all kinds of evil lies against you for my sake.
But I say rejoice and be glad: for great is your reward in heaven:
And they did the same to those who came before you.
Chorus:
You are the salt
of the earth, and you are the light of the world.
A city set on a hill should be seen by those all around.
Let your light so shine before men;
that they may see your good works
and glorify your father in heaven.
(Repeat chorus:)