Glory to God ‎#172

172. Blest Are They

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Text Information

• First Line: Blest are they, the poor in spirit
• Title: Blest Are They
• Author: David Haas (1985)
• Refrain First Line: Rejoice and be glad!
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 5:1-12
  ;
  Luke 6:20-23
• Topic: Christian Life; Christian Year: Baptism of Jesus; Christian Year: Transfiguration; Christian Year: All Saints; Encouragement; Jesus Christ: Life
• Copyright: © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc.
• ONE LICENSE: 00022

Tune Information

• Name: BLEST ARE THEY
• Composer and Arranger: David Haas (1985)
• Arranger: Michael Joncas (1985)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © 1985 GIA Publications, Inc.

Text Information:

This hymn paraphrases the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12), the opening portion of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. Similar words of blessing also occur in the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:20–23). Both sets of sayings reverse worldly values and offer a new understanding of God’s ways.