Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3
Words: Fanny Crosby (1820–1915). Appeared in Life and Service Hymns, compiled by R. E. Magill (Richmond, Virginia: Presbyterian Committee of Publication, 1917), number 27.
Music: Castañeda Bentley D. Ackley, 1917 (🔊 pdf nwc).
Poor in spirit, pure in heart,
Living all for Thee;
Meek and lowly as Thou art,
Savior, I would be.
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Thou who knowest all my care
Help me thro’ this world of sin;
Patiently my cross to bear,
Till the crown of life I win.
Poor in spirit, pure in heart,
Precious words of Thine;
They shall see Thy face above,
May that joy be mine.
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Poor in spirit, pure in heart,
Keep, O keep my soul;
Let me feel Thy boundless love,
Like an ocean roll.
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Poor in spirit, pure in heart,
Then my trials past;
Thou hast promised I shall sing
Victory at last.
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