Beat of 3/4
Capo 1
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[Verse 1]
Blest are they, the poor in spirit
theirs is the kingdom of God
Blest are they, full of sorrow
They shall be --- consoled
[Refrain]
Rejoice, and be glad!
Blessed are you, holy are --you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the kingdom of God!
[Verse 2]
Blest are they, the lowly ones
They shall inherit the earth
Blest are they, who hunger and thirst
They shall have --their fill
[Refrain]
Rejoice, and be glad!
Blessed are you, holy are --you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the kingdom of God!
[Verse 3]
Blest are they, who show mercy
Mercy shall be theirs
Blest are they, the pure of heart
They ---shall see -God!
[Refrain]
Rejoice, and be glad!
Blessed are you, holy are --you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the kingdom of God!
[Verse 4]
Blest are they, who seek peace
They are the children of God
Blest are they who suffer in faith
The glory of God ---is theirs
[Refrain]
Rejoice, and be glad!
Blessed are you, holy are --you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the kingdom of God!
[Verse 5]
Blest are you, who suffer hate
All because of me
Rejoice and be glad, yours is the kingdom;
Shine for all ---to see
[Final]
Rejoice, and be glad!
Blessed are you, holy are --you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the kingdom of God!