Not a lot to say today, so I thought I'd post the words of a setting of the Beattitudes our choir sing from time to time...
Blest are they, the poor in spirit,
Theirs is the Kingdom of God.
Blest are they, full of sorrow,
They shall be consoled
Rejoice and be glad!
Blessed are you, holy are you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the Kingdom of God.
Blest are they, the lowly ones,
They shall inherit the earth.
Blest are they, who hunger and thirst,
They shall have thier fill
Rejoice...
Blest are they who show mercy,
Mercy shall be theirs.
Blest are they, the pure of heart,
They shall see our God.
Rejoice...
Blest are they, who seek peace,
They are the children of God.
Blest are they, who suffer in faith,
The glory of God is theirs.
Rejoice...
Blest are you who suffer hate
All because of me.
Rwjoice and be glad, yours is the Kingdom
Shine for all to see.
Rejoice...
David Haas, (c) GIA Publications
It isn't in many UK hymnals*, but is in HymnQuest. It is a very restful setting to listen to, and the refrain 'soars' as it expresses hope. Enjoy.
* Church Hymnary Fourth Ed. if you are in Scotland; otherwise it is Laudate (Decani Music), Celebration Hymnal for Everyone (McCrimmon) or Hymns of Glory, Song of Praise (Canterbury Press)