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Remember your servants Lord

(BEATITUDES (PROULX). Irregular with refrain)

Antiphon:
Remember your servants, Lord,
when you come in your kingly power.

1.

Blessed are the poor in spirit;
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2.

Blessed are those who mourn;
for they shall be comforted.

3.

Blessed are the meek;
for they shall inherit the earth.

4.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness;
for they shall be satisfied.

5.

Blessed are the merciful;
for they shall obtain mercy.

6.

Blessed are the pure in heart;
for they shall see God.

7.

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children of God.

8.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake;
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

9.

Blessed are you when the world reviles you and persecutes you;
and utters all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake:
Rejoice and be exceeding glad;
for great is your reward in heaven.

Antiphon:
Remember your servants, Lord,
when you come in your kingly power.

This hymn is in the public domain.

Text as printed in The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopal) (1985).

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