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Blest are the pure in heart
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
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Blest are the pure in heart by William Henry Havergal — Lyrics
Blest are the pure in heart,
For they shall see our God;
The secret of the Lord is theirs;
Their soul is Christ’s abode.
The Lord, who left the heavens
Our life and peace to bring,
To dwell in lowliness with men
Their Pattern and their King.
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About Blest are the pure in heart
The words of this hymn express a profound desire for spiritual purity, that the singer might experience God’s presence and become a dwelling place for Christ. The text paints a scene of Christ’s humility, descending from heaven to dwell among mankind as their Pattern and King, ultimately choosing the pure and lowly heart as His throne. The music is set for SATB choir, an arrangement that allows for rich harmonic expression of this devotional text. William Henry Havergal's setting offers a fitting musical interpretation for these earnest prayers for a pure and lowly heart, suitable for sacred occasions.
