A setting of the well-known Matthew 5: 3-9 text. Peter Amidon dedicated this to the pastor of the Guilford Community Church, UCC: Lise Sparrow. In the Amidons' book & CD 'Fifty-five Anthems for the Small Church Choir'. Here is a link to it being sung by the Starry Mountain Singers.LYRICS BeatitudesText adapted from Matthew 5: 3-9by Peter AmidonBlessed are the poor in spirit: for heaven is theirs.Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.Blessed they who hunger after justice, for they shall be filled.Blessed are the merciful: for they shall have 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.
