Blessed are the Dead

Howells, Herbert (1892–1983)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATBSATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Occasion:

Proper of Saints → The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’ Day) (November 2)
Masses for the Dead

Publication Information:
Novello — No. 29-0679 (1955)
Edited and realised by Patrick Russill

Text Information:
Reference: Rev. 14:13 and unknown sources

Lyrics:

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.
Blessed are they that die in the Lord.
For theirs is the peace of God.
Blessed are they, They rest from their labours.
Their joy is of the Holy Spirit and shall not be broken
For theirs is the peace of God,
Their joy is of the Holy Spirit, For they shall come even unto Heaven.
For them was achieved the triumph of the Resurrection of the Son of God,
That unto them it should be assured not death, but to rest awhile from their labours
And to inherit celestial light which is eternal for them that die in the Lord.

Notes: For double SATB choir
Submitted by: Anthony DiCello Added: Aug 25, 2022 Last updated: Aug 25, 2022