**O How Blessed (The Beatitudes)**
Text: Based on Matthew 5:1-12; Dan Schutte, b. 1947
Music: Dan Schutte
Text and music © 2015, Daniel L. Schutte. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.
**Verses**
1. O how blessed are the poor in spirit,
the kingdom of God is theirs.
O how blessed those who dwell in sorrow,
they surely will be consoled.
2. O how blessed are the meek and lowly,
for they shall possess the earth.
O how blessed those who thirst for justice,
they surely will have their fill.
3. O how blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall behold God’s face.
O how blessed those who mend with mercy,
forgiveness is their reward.
4. O how blessed those who fight for peace,
the children of God are they.
O how blessed those despised and hated,
who bear it because of me.
**Refrain**
Rejoice and be glad, beloved of the Lord,
the kingdom of heaven is yours.
The first shall be last, the last shall be first,
for such is the wisdom of God.