| Leader: | From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised. |
Doxology (All sing)
Good will to men, we bow the knee,
We praise, we bless, we worship thee.
We give thee thanks, thy name we sing,
Almighty Father, heavenly King. Amen.
Old Testament Beatitudes
Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked; but his delight is in the law of the Lord.
Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, that seek him with the whole heart.
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to them that love him.
Blessed is the man whose strength is in the Lord. .
Blessed is the man whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Blessed is the man that considereth the poor; the Lord will deliver him in the day of evil.
Blessed are they who regard justice, and who practice righteousness at all times.
Blessed are they that dwell in thy house; they will be still praising thee.
Doxology (All sing)
Lo, God is here! him, day and night,
United choirs of angels sing;
To him, enthroned above all height,
Heaven's host their noblest praises bring. Amen.
New Testament Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they that are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you,
And shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven:
For so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Prayer
The Beatitudes of Christ's Reign - Hynm - (See next page)
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