Verse 1

BLEST are the humble souls that see Their emptiness and poverty; Treasures of grace to them are given, And crowns of joy laid up in Heaven.

Verse 2

Blest are the men of broken heart, Who mourn for sin with inward smart; The blood of Christ divinely flows, A healing balm for all their woes.

Verse 3

Blest are the souls that thirst for grace, Hunger and long for righteousness; They shall be well supplied, and fed With living streams and living bread.

Verse 4

Blest are the pure, whose hearts are clean From the defiling powers of sin; With endless pleasure they shall see The God of spotless purity.

Verse 5

Blest are the sufferers who partake Of pain and shame for Jesus’ sake; Their souls shall triumph in the Lord; Glory and joy are their reward.

Background: Blest Are The Humble Souls That See