The Beatitudes

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB
Solo Voice

Accompaniment:
Organ

Function/Language(s):
Latin

Occasion:

Proper of Time → The Weeks in Ordinary Time → Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time → Cycle A
Proper of Time → The Weeks in Ordinary Time → Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time → Cycle C

Publication Information:
Arista — AE 176 (1969)

Text Information:
Reference: Matthew 5:3–10 [omits verses 11–12]

Duration: 10:00
Lyrics:

Beati pauperes spiritu,
quoniam ipsorum regnum coelorum.
Beati . . .

English translation:
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of  righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Amen.

Notes: SATB with divisi in all parts; very prominent Baritone solo.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: May 14, 2022