Blessed are those, the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,
and bless-ed are those who mourn
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are those, the meek and lowly,
for they will inherit the earth,
and blessed are those who thirst for righteousness
for they shall be satisfied.
For the LORD lifts up those who are humble.
The LORD casts the wicked to the ground,
and the LORD heals the hurt and broken-hearted,
and he binds up all our wounds.
Praise the LORD; He binds all our wounds
Blessed are those, the true peacemakers
for they shall be called His children.
and blessed are those, the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are those, who offer mercy
for mercy they shall also obtain,
and blessed are those reviled for Jesus' sake
for his heaven is their home.
Matthew 5, Psalm 147
adapt. Harrison Hollingsworth, 2014
credits
from Downtown Folk,
released June 5, 2017
Vocals - Janice Landry, Olivia Long Vollmer
Music by Harrison Hollingsworth
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