The Beatitudes
(Matthew 5:1-12)
A
nd seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and
when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
3
Blessed
are
the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.
4
Blessed
are
they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5
Blessed
are
the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6
Blessed
are
they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7
Blessed
are
the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8
Blessed
are
the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9
Blessed
are
the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
10
Blessed
are
they which are persecuted for righteousness'' sake: for
their's is the kingdom of heaven.
11
Blessed are ye, when
men
shall revile you and persecute
you
, and
shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great
is
your reward in heaven:
for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Thank you Gavan Kwan for requesting this beautiful passage from the Bible.
I hope that this verse touches someone else's heart as much as it touches mine.
If anyone knows a song, that goes along with this scripture, please
e-mail
the title to me.
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