The Beatitudes
Verse Words from Matthew 5:3-12, New International Version, Copyright 1985 by Zondervan Corp.
Chorus Words and Music by Michael Schroeder
Copyright Worldwide Impact Publishing

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way
they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Chorus:
Bless-ed I say Blessed are you.
Bless-ed, by faith you know the truth.
Bless-ed, yes you Child of God.
Bless-ed, by faith you stand on the Rock.
Bless-ed, for you live in love.
Bless-ed, let it lift you up.
Bless-ed, for you know the Way.
Bless-ed, to know that Jesus saves.

In your laugh, your day in the Sun, in your tears of joy & love,
In the face of a child, in the joy of every smile,
in the friend that you greet, in every breath you breathe,
to know you know the way - you know that Jesus saves.

Chorus:
Bless-ed I say Blessed are you.
Bless-ed, by faith you know the truth.
Bless-ed, yes you Child of God.
Bless-ed, by faith you stand on the Rock.
Bless-ed, for you bathe in love.
Bless-ed, let it lift you up.
Bless-ed, for you know the Way.
Bless-ed, to know that Jesus saves.