The Hymnal ‎#277

277. Blest are the pure in heart

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.

The Lord, who left the heavens
Our life and peace to bring,
To dwell in lowliness with men
Their pattern and their King;

He to the lowly soul
Doth still himself impart;
And for his dwelling and his throne
Chooseth the pure in heart.

Lord, we thy presence seek;
May ours this blessing be;
Give us a pure and lowly heart,
A temple meet for thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest are the pure in heart
• Author: John Keble (1819, alt.; cento)
• Meter: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: St. John the Evangelist; Holy Days: The Anunciation; Catechism; Sunday Schools: General Use

Tune Information

• Name: FRANCONIA
• Composer: Johann B. König (1738)
• Arranger: William H. Havergal (1840)
• Meter: S.M.
• Incipit: 12345 35614 32517
• Key: E♭ Major