The Beatitudes

Stopford, Philip W. J. (b. 1977)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Occasion:

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

Publication Information:
MorningStar Music — MSM-50-9825 (https://www.morningstarmusic.com/catalog/product/view/sku/50-9825)

Text Information:
Reference: Matthew 5:3-12 (NRSV)

Lyrics:

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.  Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Notes: SATB divisi
Submitted by: Anthony DiCello Added: May 23, 2022 Last updated: Mar 11, 2023