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KONTAKION

Meter: Irregular Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Richard Proulx, 1937-2010 Tune Sources: Russian Orthodox liturgy Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 12311 234 Used With Text: O Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
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O Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Meter: Irregular Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2 O blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted. 3 O blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. 4 O blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied. 5 O blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. 6 O blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. 7 O blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. 8 O blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 9 O blessed are you when the world reviles you and persecutes you; and utters all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. 10 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad; for great is your reward in heaven. Topics: Parables / Teachings of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 Used With Tune: KONTAKION Text Sources: The Beatitutdes
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Oh, blessed are the poor in spirit

Hymnal: Hymnal #231 (1992) Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 Languages: English Tune Title: KONTAKION
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O Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Hymnal: Worship (3rd ed.) #620 (1986) Meter: Irregular Lyrics: 1 O blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2 O blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted. 3 O blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. 4 O blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied. 5 O blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. 6 O blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. 7 O blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. 8 O blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 9 O blessed are you when the world reviles you and persecutes you; and utters all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. 10 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad; for great is your reward in heaven. Topics: Ordinary Time 4, Year A; Ordinary Time 6, Year B; All Saints (November 1); Christian Life; Comfort; Discipleship; Mercy; Ministry; Peace; Poverty; Saints; Suffering Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 Languages: English Tune Title: KONTAKION
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O Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit

Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #738 (2011) Meter: Irregular Lyrics: 1 O blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2 O blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted. 3 O blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. 4 O blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied. 5 O blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. 6 O blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. 7 O blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. 8 O blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 9 O blessed are you when the world reviles you and persecutes you; and utters all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake. 10 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad; for great is your reward in heaven. Topics: Parables / Teachings of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12 Languages: English Tune Title: KONTAKION
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Richard Proulx

1937 - 2010 Person Name: Richard Proulx, b. 1937 Adapter of "KONTAKION" in Worship (3rd ed.) Richard Proulx (b. St. Paul, MN, April 3, 1937; d. Chicago, IL, February 18, 2010). A composer, conductor, and teacher, Proulx was director of music at the Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois (1980-1997); before that he was organist and choirmaster at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in Seattle, Washington. He contributed his expertise to the Roman Catholic Worship III (1986), The Episcopal Hymnal 1982, The United Methodist Hymnal (1989), and the ecumenical A New Hymnal for Colleges and Schools (1992). He was educated at the University of Minnesota, MacPhail College of Music in Minneapolis, Minnesota, St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota, and the Royal School of Church Music in England. He composed more than 250 works. Bert Polman
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