The Beatitudes ~ A Choral-Symphonic Setting by Bob Swift
On this All Saints' Day 2006, I include this premier recording of my November 2000 setting of The Beatitudes.
"The Beatitudes"
Text: Matthew 5: 1-13
Music: Bob Swift (November 2000)
Blest are the poor in spirit
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blest are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Rejoice, be glad
for great is your reward in heaven.
Alleluia!
Blest are the meek
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness,
for they will be filled with righteosness.
Alleluia!
Blest are the merciful
for they will receive mercy.
Blest are the pure in heart
for they will see God.
Blest are the makers of peace
for they will be called children of God.
Alleluia!
Blest are the pursecuted for righteousness.
for theirs is the kingdom of God.
Blest are you when people revile you and say all evil against you.
Rejoice be glad for great is your reward in heaven.
Alleluia! Amen.
