Text:Blest are the pure in heart
Author (vv. 1, 3):John Keble, 1792-1866
Tune:FRANCONIA
Adapter:William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870
Composer:Johann Balthasar König, 1691-1758

448. Blest are the pure in heart

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.

2 The Lord who left the heavens
our life and peace to bring,
to dwell with us in lowliness,
our pattern and our King:

3 still to the lowly soul
he will himself impart,
and for his cradle and his throne
chooses the pure in heart.

4 Lord, we your presence seek;
this blessing now renew:
give us a pure and lowly heart,
a temple fit for you.

Text Information
First Line: Blest are the pure in heart
Author (vv. 1, 3): John Keble, 1792-1866
Meter: 66.86
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: All Saints and All Souls; Blessing; Humility (8 more...)
Notes: Other authors also
Tune Information
Name: FRANCONIA
Adapter: William Henry Havergal, 1793-1870
Composer: Johann Balthasar König, 1691-1758
Meter: 66.86
Key: D Major
Source: Melody by Havergal from a chorale by König



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